How to Book Train Travel From Dresden to Berlin

Book train travel from Dresden to Berlin for a fast, efficient way to visit the former home of the Berlin Wall and other historical attractions such as Hitler's bunker. Read on to learn how to book train travel from Dresden to Berlin.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Passport
• Computer with Internet access

Book Eurail Passes From Dresden to Berlin

1. Purchase affordable Rail Passes online via the Eurail Web site. See the Resources section below for a link.

2. Phone (877) RAIL PASS to book Rail Passes quickly and efficiently.

3. Bring magazines or other short-term entertainment options. Train travel from Dresden to Berlin is just two to three hours on a regular train.

4. Choose a Eurail Global Pass for the ultimate in travel flexibility. The Global Pass allows travel within 18 countries, including Germany. This pass is available for a wide range of days or months.

5. Choose from a variety of Eurail Regional Passes if you plan to visit another country. These include the Austria-Germany, Benelux-Germany, Denmark-Germany, France-Germany and Germany-Switzerland passes.

Book Train Travel via German Railways

1. Travel to the German Railways Web site to book moderately priced tickets online. See the Resources section below for a link.

2. Call 011 ([phone] to book moderately priced tickets over the phone.

3. Ensure you are at the correct station. Dresden's Central Station is in the process of a makeover, so many trains are running from Dresden-Neustadt.

4. Purchase a city-to-city ticket on the German Railways system if Berlin is your only intended destination.

5. Consider a Night'N'Flight train ride--an overnight trip on Citylight's elegant sleeper trains. Coordinate flights from other countries and your train ride from Dresden to Berlin. Book two days ahead to ensure availability with the Citylights schedule.

6. Choose a EuroCity train for the fastest trip--two hours, instead of three.

Tips & Warnings

• Know that trains run every two hours from Dresden to Berlin, so it is easy to find train trips to coordinate with your plans in Berlin.

• Be aware that a full-price ticket gives you more flexibility for canceling or changing dates. Special, discounted fares do not.

• Book Rail Passes online for the ultimate convenience. Some Rail Passes are not available for purchase once you arrive in Europe.

• Reservations are not required on train travel from Dresden to Berlin, unless this is the first leg of a journey ending in another country. Check if you need to reserve your seat or berth.

• All phone numbers include the United States international prefix "011." When calling internationally outside the United States, substitute that "011" with "00."

• All country codes are within parentheses and begin with a "+" sign.