The average train between Szymany and Ełk takes 5h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Szymany to Ełk. 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 3 times a day between Szymany and Ełk. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Szymany is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Ełk at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Szymany to Ełk. However, there are services departing from Szymany station and arriving at Ełk station via Elk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
Szymany to Ełk train services, operated by Polregio, depart from Szczytno station.
Szymany to Ełk train services, operated by Polregio, arrive at Elk station.
The distance between Szymany and Ełk is 100 km. The road distance is 122 km.
Polregio operates a train from Szczytno to Elk every 4 hours. Tickets cost zł 23–35 and the journey takes 1h 49m. PKP Intercity also services this route twice daily.