Taking the train from Berlin to Warsaw is blissfully simple as direct trains link the German and Polish capitals.
Departing from Berlin:
These trains usually depart from the upper level (tief) in Berlin Hbf.
They also call at Berlin Ostbahnhof, so if your journey is commencing in the heart of east Berlin, it will be an easier journey if you take a S-Bahn train to that station and join these trains there.
The usual first train of the day does not depart on Sundays.
Arriving in Warszawa:
These trains call at three stations in Warszawa/Warsaw, so check your final location in your city to see which of these three stations will suit you best - leaving the train at Warszawa Centralna may not be your best option.
They will call first at Warszawa Zachodnia, so take care not to leave the train there if you are heading to the city centre.
They will terminate at Warszawa Wschodnia which is on the eastern side of the the city centre.
Mon-Fri: 6 x trains per day
Sut/Sun: 5 x trains per day
Book early and save: Yes
Online bookings open: 60 days ahead of the travel date, usually
When making an online booking, check that you’re looking at booking info for the direct trains.
On the DB Bahn booking site look for journeys that have:
- 0 in the Chg. column
- EC in the Products column.
Trains departing at different times can be cheaper than others leaving on the same day.
Seat Reservations:
Seat reservations are mandatory on these trains, so seats will be assigned when booking tickets, but rail pass users will need to make reservations prior to boarding these trains.
Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
---|---|---|
DB | from €29.90 | |
Happy rail | frofrom €29.90 | |
Omio | frofrom €29.90 | |
Polrail | * |
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