Berlin to Warsaw by train

  1. Cheapest Price US$35.50
  2. 30 days in advance US$42.00
  3. 7 days in advance US$45.50
  • First train
    03:38
  • Last train
    21:51
  • Avg changes
    0
  • Fastest journey
    4hr 54m
  • Distance
    518 kilometres
  • Trains per day
    27
  • Avg. journey time
    5hr 44m
  • Train operators
Prices explained

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The cheapest price is the lowest fare we've ever found for this journey. These prices can usually be found by searching when booking opens but they vary due to availability, which depends on factors like the day of the week or time of year.

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30 day and 7 day prices fluctuate based on demand and availability at the time of search. For example, the 7-day price in summer is likely to be more expensive than the same journey in winter.

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Explore Berlin to Warsaw by train

Thinking about travelling from Berlin to Warsaw by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train travel between Berlin and Warsaw: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Berlin to Warsaw:

  • Cheapest tickets: US$35.50

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance: US$42

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance: US$45

Tickets go on sale 6 months in advance.

Berlin to Warsaw departure frequency and train timetable

With 27 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 7 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:15 and the last one is at 21:51. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 03:38, with the last one at 21:51.

Berlin to Warsaw distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 518 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 4 hours and 54 minutes.

When do tickets between Berlin and Warsaw go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Berlin and Warsaw 6 months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Making your Berlin to Warsaw travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Warsaw.

FAQs about the train journey from Berlin to Warsaw

Want to know more about your journey from Berlin to Warsaw? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How far is the train trip from Berlin to Warsaw?

The total distance from Berlin to Warsaw is 518 kilometres.

How much is a train ticket from Berlin to Warsaw?

The lowest price on this route is US$35.50. Tickets booked 30 days in advance cost around US$42, while those booked 7 days in advance are around US$45.

How far in advance can I book my Berlin to Warsaw train tickets?

Tickets for this route go on sale 6 months in advance of the departure date.

How long does the train take from Berlin to Warsaw?

The fastest travel time is 4 hours and 54 minutes.

Warsaw to Berlin by train

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EuroCity

The journey by train from Berlin to Warsaw is very easy. The train which serves this route is called the Berlin-Warszawa-Express (BWE). It is operated by the Polish national rail operator PKP-InterCity in cooperation with Deutsche Bahn. The route tracks east from the German capital, crossing the River Oder into Poland. As you travel further east, a landscape of seemingly endless forests gives way to arable land. The principal city on the journey is Poznan, exactly midway between Berlin and Warsaw.

Seat reservations are compulsory for journeys on the BWE from Berlin to any destination in Poland. The cost of that seat reservation is included in the price of your ticket. In addition to the BWE trains from Berlin to Warsaw there is also a train run by RZD Russian Railways. This Moscow-bound train is a premium service with special fares, which can also be booked on Loco2.

Berlin Hbf to Warszawa Centralna

The Berlin-Warszawa-Express (BWE) serves two stations in Berlin: Hauptbahnhof and Ostbahnhof. Do just check as there are days when, because of track work in and around Berlin, the departure stations in Berlin may vary. Upon arrival in Warsaw, BWE trains stop at three stations, namely Zachodnia, Centralna and Wschodnia. The Centralna station is the best option for the city centre.

The BWE is part of the EuroCity brand, with comfortable trains with both first and second class seating. This is a route where the trains can be full, and you may want to consider travelling first class for that little bit of extra comfort. All BWE trains carry a restaurant car serving drinks, snacks and light meals. The menu features Polish staples such as zurek and pierogi. Prices are modest and the atmosphere in the restaurant car, fuelled by good Polish beer, is invariably convivial.

Travel time between Berlin and Warsaw may change from late 2018 or early 2019 when a new timetable is introduced upon completion of track improvement work taking place east of Poznan. That should cut about an hour off the current timing for the journey from Berlin to Warsaw. The EuroCity BWE trains on this route make between six and nine intermediate stops on their journey between the two capitals. Within Germany, the most important stop after Berlin is at Frankfurt-an-der-Oder. On the Polish section of the route Poznan is the largest city (and a place well deserving of a stopover).

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.