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Berlin → Warsaw · EC (DB / PKP Intercity)
Berlin → Warsaw
Central Europe’s east–west artery: a direct Eurocity from Berlin across the Oder to Poznań and Warsaw, with borscht in the dining car by the time you cross into Poland. One seat, two capital cities, about 5 h 40.
≈5h 40Duration
0Transfers
5×CO₂ vs flying
From €30Ticket budget
TrainTransport
Booked 2–3 months ahead€30–55
Booked this week€70–100
One-way fares, per person, 2nd class · verified 4 Oct 2026
Day · Leg
Leg
| Leg | Transport / Operator | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin → Warsaw | EC (DB / PKP) | ≈5h 40 |
Pass advice
Pass advice
Passport checks at the Polish border add 15–30 min — factor it into connections.
PKP tickets open about 30 days out; the DB Sparpreis covers the whole route from €30.
Warsaw Centralna sits on the metro line, ten minutes from the Old Town by metro.