Berlin Poznań train

Trains from Berlin to Poznan 

Passengers can select a train from Berlin to Poznan from among an average of seven different departure times each day. There are both direct and indirect routes available. The fastest indirect train can arrive in two hours and 47 minutes whilst the longest can take over ten hours and involve as many as four different transfers. That said, increasing the number of transfers can sometimes result in a shorter journey time, or a lesser fare.

Berlin to Poznan Train Time: Daily Departures 

There are an average of seven trains from Berlin to Poznan departing every day. Departure times are spread out at regular intervals throughout the day, with the earliest usually falling sometime close to 4:00 a.m. and the last departing shortly after 10:00 p.m. Most direct services leave Berlin trains stations earlier during the day with the latter half of the day usually taken up by indirect services. 

How long is the journey by train from Berlin to Poznan? 

The journey time for the train from Berlin to Poznan can vary significantly as there are a large number of different connections with different numbers of and locations for transfers. Direct trains take as little as two hours 47 minutes, while the longest indirect takes over ten hours involving up to four transfers.   

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Berlin to Poznan? 

Departure train station: Most trains from Berlin to Poznan depart from Berlin Hbf, the main train station for the city and one that is a short ten-minute taxi or Ubahn ride to the city center. It is a large station with food and shopping options, ticket office and left luggage services. A limited number of services depart from Berlin-Lichtenberg station in the East which is a smaller station that is around 20 minutes by taxi from the middle of the city.  

Arrival train station: All services from Berlin to Poznan terminate in Poznan Glowny, the main train station for the city. It is a ten-minute taxi ride from the city's main square at the center of the city. Bus and tram services are also available here as well as a shopping center, food court, and luggage lockers. 

Which train companies travel from Berlin to Poznan? 

Every train from Berlin to Poznan is operated by Germany's national rail service provider Deutsche Bahn. The company offers both direct and indirect connections between the two cities. Deutsche Bahn is the second largest transport company in the world. The company has been in operation since 1994 and as such, its infrastructure and the number and quality of services available onboard are well-developed. 

Deutsche Bahn Berlin to Poznan 

Deutsche Bahn services depart throughout the day. Each day's schedule is made up of a mix of direct and indirect transfers with indirect options ranging from one to two, three and even for different transfers involved. Almost all of these connections and carried out by regular trains, as opposed to ICE trains which are the high-speed option in Germany.

Berlin to Poznan Trains: Services on Board 

As the main train operator in Germany, Deutsche Bahn offers a wide variety of options. Tickets are broken down into first and second-class options. Standard luggage allowance extends to a single small bag as well is another piece of luggage that can be larger. It is also possible to travel with a bicycle but not every train can accommodate its transport. As such, it is expected for passengers to be aware of which trains are able to do this as these will be marked both online and at the station. A bicycle ticket is required for this and this must be pre-ordered online or at a ticket office. Pets are also allowed on-board. For dogs or cats, they must travel in a transport container, or, if too large, with a muzzle. However, this stipulation does not apply to seeing-eye dogs. A ticket for pets must be booked, which runs that same cost as a single child's ticket. Anyone with mobility requirements should contact Deutsche Bahn in advance. Accommodations can then be made including vision-impaired assistance and wheelchair assistance. As a large company with several different holdings, Deutsche Bahn also affords a number of other benefits in connection with its subsidiaries. Disabled passengers or care-givers of such can park for 24 hours for free at car parks owned by Deutsche Bahn holding DB BahnPark Gmbh. 

How to find cheap train tickets from Berlin to Poznan? 

While rail travel always requires a budget of some kind, there are ways to stretch them further. The first strategy is to remain flexible with dates whenever possible. This will allow travelers to target off-peak departure times that will often be significantly cheaper than those operating during the busiest and therefore most sought-after time periods. Planning a trip as far ahead of time as possible is also a money-saver, as last-day bookings can often be twice as expensive as the same journey booked 14 days in advance. For passengers who know how to fill time on their train ride, choosing a longer journey time will also help to shave cash off the overall cost of traveling between the two cities.