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Berlin City Break by Rail

London to Berlin by Eurostar and ICE train, four days with three nights in

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Tailor Made Rail's Berlin City Break by Rail is a 4-day, 3-night journey from London to Germany's capital entirely by train. You depart London St Pancras on Eurostar to Brussels, then board a modern German ICE train that takes you through Cologne and onward to Berlin, where you stay for three nights at the Arcotel John F in the city centre with breakfast included. Day 2 and Day 3 are yours to explore: the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, the Berlin Wall Memorial, the German History Museum, the DDR Museum, and the distinctive neighbourhoods of Prenzlauer Berg and Kreuzberg are all within reach on foot or by U-Bahn. On Day 4, you reverse the journey home, arriving in London by evening. The package suits first-time rail travellers who want to avoid flying, couples seeking a city getaway, independent explorers who prefer to roam freely, and anyone building a budget-conscious continental holiday. All Standard Class rail travel with seat reservations, plus breakfast, is included from the outset.

What to know before you look closer

  • The single supplement is £769 versus £629 for two people sharing, a significant premium; clarify the single-room cost before booking.
  • The from-price is based on the best available fares; supplements may apply during peak periods or short-notice bookings.
  • Day 2 and Day 3 offer suggested attractions but no guided tours; you navigate Berlin independently.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Berlin

    London to Berlin

    Eurostar to Brussels, connecting onto a German ICE train to Cologne, then an evening ICE train onward to Berlin. Check in for a 3-night stay.

  2. Day 2overnight: Berlin

    Berlin

    Explore the Brandenburg Gate, the TV Tower, the Reichstag, the Tiergarten and the Berlin Wall Memorial, or the German History Museum.

  3. Day 3overnight: Berlin

    Berlin

    Second day in Berlin, including the DDR Museum and the districts of Prenzlauer Berg or Kreuzberg.

  4. Day 4

    Berlin to London

    Return journey west via the same easy platform changes at Cologne and Brussels, arriving back in London the same evening.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Board Eurostar at London St Pancras, change at Brussels, and travel onward via Cologne on an ICE train, arriving in Berlin in the evening.
  • Day 2Explore Berlin's landmarks including the Brandenburg Gate, TV Tower, Reichstag, Tiergarten, Berlin Wall Memorial, or the German History Museum.
  • Day 3Second day in Berlin; visit the DDR Museum and explore the districts of Prenzlauer Berg or Kreuzberg.

Included

  • All rail journeys, in standard class
  • Seat reservations where required
  • 3 nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast in the centre of Berlin
  • Despatch of tickets by email
  • Proactive rerouting in case of strikes or disruptions

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. The package includes all rail journeys in Standard Class from London St Pancras via Brussels and Cologne to Berlin, plus the return journey. Seat reservations are included where required.
Is this an escorted tour or independent?
It is a tailor-made independent rail holiday. You travel by yourself; there is no tour guide. Days 2 and 3 are free to explore Berlin on your own.
Which trains are used?
Eurostar from London St Pancras to Brussels in Standard Class, then German ICE trains from Brussels to Berlin via Cologne, also in Standard Class.
What is the hotel?
The Arcotel John F in the centre of Berlin for 3 nights, with breakfast included. Optional upgrades are available to the Hotel Adlon Kempinski or Regent Hotel.
Can I break the journey en route?
Yes. Tailor Made Rail offers optional stops in Brussels, Cologne, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, or Utrecht. Prague (5 hours from Berlin) or Warsaw (6 hours away) can be added to the package.
What is not included?
Meals other than hotel breakfast, local transport in Berlin, entry fees to museums and attractions, and any sightseeing tours.

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