Travel by train across Berlin: ideas and practical advice

Want to discover Germany's vibrant capital, known for its complex history and creative neighborhoods? Berlin is easily accessible by train from France and other major European cities, thanks to regular connections! Here's our guide to a 100% train city-trip where history, contemporary art and gastronomy come together, without planes or cars.

How to reach Berlin by train?

To get to Berlin from Paris, you can :

take a European Sleeper night train,

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or a day train which links the two capitals in around 8 hours.

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What to do and discover in Berlin?

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In Berlin, there is no shortage of possibilities: the district of Mitte houses the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag while Prenzlauer Berg bohemian cafés and vintage boutiques. The museum Pergamon on the Museum Island ancient architecture, and the Café Einstein serves the famous schnitzel.

The atmosphere oscillates between modern effervescence and traces of the past, creating a striking contrast. And it's all easily discovered on foot or by public transport!