--- title: "Trains from Warsaw to Berlin | EveryRail" description: "Direct Berlin-Warszawa-Express EuroCity trains link Warsaw and Berlin in about 5 hours 17 minutes, up to seven times a day." image: "https://everyrail.com/api/route-image/warsaw-to-berlin/" --- [Home]()[Europe by train]()[Poland]()Warsaw to Berlin by train [Home]()[Europe by train]()[Poland]()Warsaw to Berlin by train **Share** - - [Share on WhatsApp]() - [Share on X]() - [Share on Facebook]() - [Share by email]() **On this page** - [About Warsaw to Berlin by train]() - [Where to book]() - [Find places to stay in Berlin]() - [Frequently asked questions]() - [More routes]() [Book now]() Last updated September 2026 # Warsaw to Berlin by train Direct Berlin-Warszawa-Express EuroCity trains link Warsaw and Berlin in about 5 hours 17 minutes, up to seven times a day. ![Brandenburg Gate in Berlin at night]() Origin [Warsaw]() Destination [Berlin]() Countries [Poland](), [Germany]() Direct [Berlin]()-Warszawa-Express EuroCity trains link [Warsaw]() and Berlin in about 5 hours 17 minutes, up to seven times a day. ## Warsaw to Berlin train at a glance | Detail | What to expect | | --- | --- | | Fastest direct journey | About 5 hours 17 minutes | | Direct service | Up to seven EuroCity trains a day, with one or two fewer on some weekend departures | | Departure station | Warszawa Centralna | | Arrival station | Berlin Gesundbrunnen (25 August to 12 December 2026), then Berlin Hauptbahnhof | | Starting fares | From EUR 29.99 (Deutsche Bahn Super Sparpreis Europa, second class, advance purchase) | | Train service | Berlin-Warszawa-Express, run jointly by Deutsche Bahn and PKP Intercity | The direct train from Warsaw to Berlin takes about 5 hours 17 minutes on the current timetable, whichever of the daily departures you choose. That consistency is unusual for a corridor this long: most westbound services land within a few minutes of each other. Treat it as a reliable planning figure rather than a guarantee for your exact date, since engineering work or a late connection can still add time. ## The Berlin-Warszawa-Express, and who runs it The named service on this corridor is the Berlin-Warszawa-Express, a EuroCity train operated jointly by [Deutsche Bahn]() and [PKP Intercity](). The two railways confirmed the partnership directly when they expanded the route to seven return trips a day on the December 2025 timetable, giving a two hourly departure pattern between the two capitals. The train has run under the Berlin-Warszawa-Express brand since 2002, is air conditioned, and carries a restaurant car staffed by the Polish operator WARS, with first and second class throughout. Trains depart Warszawa Centralna, call at Warszawa Zachodnia, then cross into Germany via Poznan and [Frankfurt]() (Oder). A seat reservation is compulsory on every Deutsche Bahn long distance train to Poland, in both fare classes, and comes free with the ticket, so it is booked automatically when you buy rather than something to arrange separately. ## Stations and the current Berlin diversion Warszawa Centralna is Warsaw's principal long distance station and the natural starting point for this journey. At the Berlin end, Deutsche Bahn has confirmed that these EuroCity trains use Berlin Gesundbrunnen instead of Berlin Hauptbahnhof from 25 August through 12 December 2026, while extensive trackwork closes the Stadtbahn line between Charlottenburg and Berlin Ostbahnhof. Trains route via Berlin-Lichtenberg on the way in and out, so read your ticket for the actual arrival station rather than heading for Hauptbahnhof out of habit. Once the closure ends on 12 December 2026, services are due to return to Berlin Hauptbahnhof. Trains also call at Berlin Ostbahnhof either way, which can be a shorter transfer if your onward plans are on the east side of the city. ## Tickets and fares Deutsche Bahn's Super Sparpreis Europa fares for this corridor start from EUR 29.99 in second class. These are limited allotment advance tickets tied to a specific train and date, with restricted or no refunds, so they suit a traveller who already knows their departure; prices rise as a departure sells down and closer to the travel date, so booking ahead pays off. A seat reservation comes included with every ticket, since reservations are compulsory on all Deutsche Bahn long distance trains to Poland regardless of fare type. PKP Intercity also sells the same Berlin-Warszawa-Express trains directly from the Polish side through intercity.pl, priced in zloty rather than euros. Keep each price in the currency the seller actually quotes: a German fare in euros and a Polish fare in zloty are not the same transaction, and converting one to compare against the other will mislead you more often than it helps. Children up to 5 travel free without needing a ticket. Children aged 6 to 14 also travel free on Sparpreis fares when booked together with a travelling companion aged 15 or older. ## The overnight alternative Since December 2025, PKP Intercity has also run a direct overnight train, IC Ursa, between Warszawa Centralna and Berlin, the first such service in years on this corridor. It is made up mostly of second class compartment coaches plus a WARS restaurant car, without sleeping cars or couchettes, so it suits a traveller happy to sleep semi reclined rather than one who needs a berth. The westbound departure leaves Warszawa Centralna in the evening, is combined with other portions of the train at Poznan, and reaches Berlin early the next morning. Confirm the exact schedule and Berlin arrival station when you book, since the Stadtbahn closure affects overnight as well as daytime trains on this route. ## Where to book ### Train tickets - Omio Omio connects you with over 1,000 transport providers - trains, buses, flights, and more - to simplify your travel planning. [Check times & prices]() - Rail Europe Rail Europe is a leading travel tech company specializing in European train bookings for over 15,000 travel professionals worldwide. - Trainline Trainline sells rail and coach tickets worldwide on behalf of major UK and European transport companies. ### Train service - [Deutsche Bahn]() Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s national railway company, operating long-distance, regional, and international train services across Europe. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() - [PKP Intercity]() PKP Intercity is Poland's national long-distance operator, running Express InterCity Premium (Pendolino), Express InterCity, InterCity and TLK trains. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() ## Find places to stay in Berlin [![Bright bedroom with white bedding and a breakfast tray on the bed]()**Browse stays in Berlin**Hotels and apartments via Booking.com]() ## Frequently asked questions ### How long does the train from Warsaw to Berlin take? About 5 hours 17 minutes on the current direct Berlin-Warszawa-Express timetable. Allow extra time around engineering work or holiday timetables. ### Are there direct trains from Warsaw to Berlin? Yes. The Berlin-Warszawa-Express runs direct up to seven times a day, with one or two fewer departures on some weekends, without a change of train. ### How much does the Berlin-Warszawa-Express cost? Deutsche Bahn's Super Sparpreis Europa fares for Berlin to Warsaw start from EUR 29.99 in second class, cheapest when booked well ahead. PKP Intercity sells the same train directly from Poland, priced in zloty rather than euros. ### Which Berlin station does the train use right now? Berlin Gesundbrunnen, not Berlin Hauptbahnhof, from 25 August through 12 December 2026, because of Stadtbahn trackwork between Charlottenburg and Ostbahnhof. Check your ticket for the exact station before you travel. ### Is there an overnight train from Warsaw to Berlin? Yes. PKP Intercity's IC Ursa runs a direct overnight service between Warszawa Centralna and Berlin, introduced in December 2025, with mostly second class compartment coaches and no sleeping cars. 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