If your future travels will take you from Poland to Berlin, the train system offers the easiest mode of transportation. With direct lines that run from major Polish cities such as Warsaw and Krakow, you have lots of scheduling and amenity options. Read on to learn how to book train travel from Poland to Berlin.
Book your train tickets by visiting the RailEurope Web site. See the Resources section below for a link. You can also call (888) 382-RAIL.
Select your departure city within Poland. Major hubs include Krakow, Warsaw and Katowice, but if you're traveling from a more rural area, make your way to one of these cities and book travel to Berlin from there.
Choose your class of service. Be aware that first-class tickets to Germany can be substantially more expensive, but you may find the additional amenities well worth it.
Choose from the various train options available. Different trains travel at different speeds in Poland. Slower trains, called "Locals," are cheap but stop at most cities. Express trains will cost more, but get you direct to Berlin faster.
Choose between the super fast and sleek ICE trains or the slower, cheaper IC trains in Germany.
Find your train platform by checking the yellow departure signs in the Poland station.
Upgrade to a reserved seat, if you choose, by visiting a ticket window. This will cost a small surcharge.
Check signs on the platform to locate what section of the train you will be boarding.
Verify the train's destination sign before you board.
Use Berlin's S-Bahn public transportation system once you arrive. All stations in Berlin are connected to the Bahn.
