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How to Travel to Berlin by Train

Berlin is the capital city of Germany and the largest city in the country, and though Berlin has been the epicenter of a tumultuous past, modern day Berlin is the center of a vibrant urban culture that is home to some of the best cafes, museums, art galleries and nightlife in Europe. Getting to Berlin by train is simple as the city is well-connected by an extensive rail network to the rest of Europe. There are numerous ways to book train travel into Berlin on private as well as public train companies. The German rail company Deutsche Bahn offers service to and from many major European centers.

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  Plan your trip in advance to get the best prices; booking your tickets in advance can save you money. According to Deutsche Bahn, Berlin can be reached by train service from major cities in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Great Britain, Holland, Italy, Poland, Switzerland and Sweden.
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  Book your ticket independently using an on-line service or by phone to avoid the additional charges of booking agencies.
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  Study your route carefully to ensure you know when and where you may have to change trains in order to reach Berlin.
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  Take public transport to your accommodation in Berlin once you arrive. Your train ticket to Berlin is valid for all public transport within Berlin for a short time after you arrive in the city.