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Berlin and Warsaw

Independent rail trip: Berlin to Warsaw across two countries

Illustration of Berlin and Warsaw

Railbookers operates this five-day, four-night independent, self-guided rail trip from Berlin to Warsaw. The first two nights are based in Berlin, where day 2 takes in the Brandenburg Gate, the Holocaust Memorial, and fragments of the Berlin Wall at the East Side Gallery. On day 3, a direct train carries travelers east from Berlin to Warsaw, crossing the German and Polish countryside, for a second two-night stay. Day 4 is left at leisure to explore Warsaw's Royal Castle and the Warsaw Uprising Museum, with time also suggested for a stroll through the Old Town and a visit to the Neon Museum. Hop-on hop-off sightseeing cards are included in both cities rather than a guided tour, and rail travel runs in standard class throughout. Hotel choices in each city span a range of tiers. This suits travelers who want to cover two capital cities by train on their own schedule, without a fully escorted itinerary.

What to know before you look closer

  • Hotel choices span a range of tiers in each city, from Hotel Indigo and Golden Tulip up to Waldorf Astoria and Bristol, a Luxury Collection Hotel, so the specific property and comfort level depend on what's booked.
  • This is a self-guided package: sightseeing in both cities relies on included hop-on hop-off cards rather than a guide, and time in Warsaw is explicitly described as 'at leisure.'

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Berlin

    Your Journey Begins in Berlin

    Arrive in Berlin today and check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. Set out to explore the German capital, which boasts an abundance of landmarks, museums and hidden gems to discover. (Overnight in Berlin)

  2. Day 2overnight: Berlin

    Berlin

    After breakfast this morning, spend a full day exploring Berlin! Don't miss the city's highlights - including the imposing Brandenburg Gate, the somber Holocaust Memorial and the vibrant fragments of the Berlin Wall still visible at the East Side Gallery. (Overnight in Berlin) B

  3. Day 3railovernight: Warsaw

    Berlin to Warsaw

    Check out of your hotel after breakfast this morning and make your way back to Berlin's impressive main station. Catch a train directly to Warsaw, heading east through the German and Polish countryside. Upon arrival in Warsaw, check in at your hotel and head out to get your bearings in Poland's capital. (Overnight in Warsaw) B

  4. Day 4overnight: Warsaw

    Warsaw

    Explore Warsaw at leisure today. From the striking brick facades of the Royal Castle to the fascinating artifacts and stories within the Warsaw Uprising Museum, there are plenty of insights into the city's past to explore. Don't miss lunch and a stroll through the attractive Old Town, or for a quirky way to spend a few hours, head to the Neon Museum; a unique experience and a true hidden gem. (Overnight in Warsaw) B

  5. Day 5rail

    Your Journey Ends in Warsaw

    Check out of your hotel after breakfast this morning and continue with your travels. If you wish to extend your trip, just let one of our Rail Specialists know. We can organize train travel throughout Poland - why not discover the hidden gems of Krakow, Wroclaw, Poznan or Gdansk next? B

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2A full day in Berlin takes in the Brandenburg Gate, the Holocaust Memorial, and fragments of the Berlin Wall at the East Side Gallery.
  • Day 3A direct train carries travelers from Berlin to Warsaw, crossing the German and Polish countryside.
  • Day 4Warsaw sightseeing takes in the Royal Castle and the Warsaw Uprising Museum.
  • Day 4A stroll through the Old Town and a visit to the Neon Museum round out the day in Warsaw.

Included

  • Rail travel in standard class throughout 2 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast in Berlin 2 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast in Warsaw Hop on Hop Off City Sightseeing Card Berlin Hop on Hop Off City Sightseeing Card Warsaw

Questions travellers ask

Is this trip guided or independent?
It's independent and self-guided; Warsaw is explored 'at leisure' using an included hop-on hop-off card rather than a guided tour.
Is train travel included?
Yes. A direct, standard-class train runs from Berlin to Warsaw, crossing German and Polish countryside.
What is included?
Two nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast in each city, plus hop-on hop-off sightseeing cards for both Berlin and Warsaw.
What hotels are included?
Hotel choices span a range of tiers in each city, from Hotel Indigo and Golden Tulip up to Waldorf Astoria and Bristol, a Luxury Collection Hotel.
What can I see in Warsaw?
The itinerary points to the Royal Castle, the Warsaw Uprising Museum, a stroll through the Old Town, and the Neon Museum.

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