The average train between Ełk and Szymany takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is at least one train per day from Ełk to Szymany. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Ełk and Szymany. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Ełk is at 5:29 PM which arrives into Szymany at 8:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 51m • 1 change
3h 45m • 1 change
3h 4m • 1 change
4h 37m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Ełk to Szymany? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Ełk to Szymany. However, there are services departing from Ełk station and arriving at Szymany station via Szczytno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
Ełk to Szymany train services, operated by Polregio, depart from Elk station.
Ełk to Szymany train services, operated by Polregio, arrive at Szczytno station.
The distance between Ełk and Szymany is 100 km. The road distance is 122 km.
Polregio operates a train from Elk to Szczytno every 4 hours. Tickets cost zł 23–35 and the journey takes 1h 46m. PKP Intercity also services this route 4 times a day.