It's a long, but easy journey by daytime train from Berlin to Bratislava, and for some of the journey the scenery is rather lovely.
It is possible to take an overnight train, but it isn't recommended as it arrives in the Slovakian capital before 06:00.
This train usually departs Berlin Hbf at 08:59
Final Destination: Budapest-Nyugati
Train also calls at: Berlin-Sudkreuz; Prague/Praha, Brno
Take this train and you will be on the EC train that is provided by MAV (Hungarian) Railways.
The overnight train from Berlin to Budapest calls at Bratislava at 05:50 in the morning, so despite the length of the journey, this daytime EC train is the best option for a rail journey,
1 x direct train per day
Book early and save: Yes
Online bookings open: 3 months ahead of the travel date
This train usually departs Berlin Hbf at 08:59; so target that departure time when looking up this journey.
Book 1st class ticket journey tickets on DB Bahn and your seat reservation is included, but they're optional when booking 2nd class tickets, or if you will be travelling with a 1st or 2nd class rail pass.
Reservations are highly recommended for this journey; particularly in 2nd class.
Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
---|---|---|
DB Bahn | from €27.90 | |
Omio | from €27.90 | |
Happyrail | from €27.90 |
The majority of the journey by this EC train from Berlin to Bratislava isn't particularly scintillating.
As far as Dresden you will be travelling across flat farm land, but try to stay awake!
The highlight of the journey comes between Dresden and Prague.
For around two hours the train travels through the beautiful Elbe River valley, but sit on the left of the train (when facing the direction of travel) for the best views.
The most scenic section of the Czech part of the trip is when the train travels through the valleys to the east of Pardubice.
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