How to Book Train Travel From Poland to Germany
Train travel is definitely the best way to tour through most European countries, and Germany is no exception. Whether your travels are taking you from Warsaw to Munich, Krakow to Berlin, or any other combination of cities, here are the basic tips to book your ticket and enjoy your trip. Read on to learn how to book train travel from Poland to Germany.
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Instructions
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Purchase Your Tickets From Poland to Germany
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Book your train tickets by visiting the RailEurope Web site. See the Resources section below for a link. You can also contact them directly by calling (888) 382-RAIL.
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Decide between a Rail Pass or single trip tickets.
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Select your desired seat class. Most trains have first- and second-class cabins. Second-class is reasonably priced, while first-class can be quite expensive.
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Reserve an assigned seat or select a sleeping car.
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Choose between a lower cost railway such as TLK or the more expensive but much faster express trains such as the PKP EuroCity trains.
Be Familiar With Train Travel Procedures
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Arrive at the train station and check posted signs to identify your platform.
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Find the train number and assigned seat on your printed ticket.
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Approach the platform and check posted signs to identify your proper boarding area. If you have an assigned seat, you'll want to board in your reserved section.
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Listen for your final stop in Germany, and depart immediately. Trains do not normally stop for long periods of time.
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Grab a bite to eat. Many trains from Poland feature food service in a red-painted car called the"wagon barrowy, which should be near the center of the train. Dining options typically include hot plates as well as snacks.
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Enjoy the show. If you get tired of gazing out your window, head to a video bar car, which are featured on select Polish trains. Here, you can watch television or movies.
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Tips & Warnings
Book your tickets online to enjoy a wider set of options in addition to detailed descriptions of available trains.
Consider all your options before booking, such as Eurail Rail Passes versus point-to-point tickets. Knowing your schedule and amenity requirements beforehand will make for a smoother purchase.
Find out the estimated time to the train station. Give yourself extra time to commute.
Most trains have luggage compartments at the front of each car. Place large bags here, as there isn't room to store these near your seat.
Keep your train ticket handy in case the conductor needs to see it.
Book tickets as far in advance as possible. You may pre-book up to 60 days before your trip to Germany.
If you're traveling during peak hours (8 to 10 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. at most stations), plan to arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before departure time from Poland.
Most tracks have more than one train, so don't assume the arriving train is yours. Look for signs on the side of each coach for the final destination.
Check train schedules on the day of departure. Strikes, weather delays and other mishaps are always possible.
