Timetable & tickets
The Culture Train connects Berlin with the Polish metropolis of Wrocław in around 4.5 hours and runs every weekend until December 29, 2024. On Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings, the train runs from Berlin-Lichtenberg to Wrocław Główny. The cultural train returns on Friday and Sunday evenings. The Culture Train also runs between Berlin and Wrocław on selected public holidays.
The Culture Train runs on the following route:
Berlin-Lichtenberg – Berlin Ostkreuz – Cottbus Hbf – Weißwasser (Oberlausitz) – Węgliniec – Bolesławiec – Chojnów – Legnica – Wrocław Główny
The Culture Train ticket for only € 24,90 (one way) is available here and at DB Travel Centers, DB agencies or DB ticket machines. There are discounted fares as well. Our tip: With the “Deutschlandticket” you can travel as far as Cottbus Hbf, after which the onward journey to Wrocław costs only € 19,90. We recommend a seat reservation, which is available for €4.90 at DB Travel Centers or DB agencies. Secure a seat in the culture compartment (carriage 1) now!
Culture Train benefits: With the Kulturzug ticket, public transport in Wrocław can be used free of charge. Culture Train passengers receive a 15% discount in the “Historic Hotels” of Wrocław with the code Culturetrain24 at www.europejskiwroclaw.pl.
Please refer to bahn.de or the DB Navigator app for timetable changes or current information on the timetable. Also visit our Instagram channel for the latest news and updates!
From Berlin to Wrocław
| Friday | Saturday | |
| Valid until: 29 Dec 2024 |
IRE 5839 | IRE 5837 |
| Berlin Lichtenberg | 14:43 | 08:42 |
| Berlin Ostkreuz | 14:48 | 08:48 |
| Cottbus Hbf | 16:11 | 10:12 |
| Weißwasser (Oberlausitz) | 16:46 | 10:46 |
| Węgliniec | 17:32 | 11:32 |
| Bolesławiec | 17:47 | 11:47 |
| Chojnów | 18:04 | 12:04 |
| Legnica | 18:19 | 12:17 |
| Wrocław Główny | 19:21 | 12:57 |
Attention: The Culture Train (IRE5837) departs on July 6th 2024 (Saturday) at 7:41 a.m. from Berlin-Lichtenberg and at 7:47 a.m. from Berlin Ostkreuz.
On the return journey to Berlin on July 5th 2024 (Friday), the Culture Train won’t stop in Berlin Ostkreuz and will arrive late at 00:26 in Berlin-Lichtenberg.
On Thursday, October 3, 2024, the Culture Train will run additionally and according to the Saturday timetable.
From Wrocław to Berlin
| Friday | Sunday | |
| Valid until: 29 Dec 2024 | IRE 5838 | IRE 5836 |
| Wrocław Główny | 19:38 | 17:25 |
| Legnica | 20:20 | 18:14 |
| Chojnów | 20:33 | 18:26 |
| Bolesławiec | 20:49 | 18:43 |
| Węgliniec | 21:06 | 19:01 |
| Weißwasser (Oberlausitz) | 21:48 | 19:48 |
| Cottbus Hbf | 22:26 | 20:26 |
| Berlin Ostkreuz | 23:51 | 21:52 |
| Berlin Lichtenberg | 23:57 | 21:58 |