Use the Rail Europe Web site (see Resources below) to book train travel for the second leg of your journey, from Warsaw to Berlin. You can also call Rail Europe at 888-382-RAIL.
Book your tickets in English by calling Die Bahn's UK ticket reservation number at 011 (+44) (0)87 02 43 53 63.
Book train travel to Berlin from Minsk using the Die Bahn website (see Resources below). This site is dedicated to German train travel. It includes connections to cities in the east and the west. Just click the "Translate" button at the top for your desired language.
Use your student visa to receive a discount on travel costs. You'll often see discounts between 25 and 30 percent.
Buy several tickets at once for more savings. Buying tickets for multiple people as well as buying return fares will give you a consistent 30 percent savings.
Be sure you have $30 set aside for the Belorussian transit visa. It's required of all foreign visitors passing into or through Belarus and Minsk.
Take the train from Minsk's new station directly to Berlin. The trip takes about 18 hours total (not including time in the terminals or prep for departure).
Stop briefly in Warsaw's "Central" Station (12 hours out of Minsk) before continuing on to Berlin. You can easily book train travel on a later train if you want to stay in Warsaw for a night or longer.
Pass through Poland and arrive in Berlin's "Ostbahnhof" Station (6 hours from Warsaw). This is one of the central train stations for all travel to points east of Germany.
Travel first class (about $125) for at least the trip to Warsaw. You will have 12 hours in a sleeper car, giving you room to stretch your legs and enjoy some luxury during the long ride.
Budget for coach accommodations (about $50) if you're on a tight budget. The seats are roomy enough to be comfortable for sleep, and you'll still have access to food and drinks while on-board (just no privacy).
