Timetable & tickets
Important timetable changes
Fridays, November 14, November 21, November 28, and December 5, 2025 (IRE 5463)
Berlin-Lichtenberg towards Wrocław: On these days, the train will depart from Berlin-Lichtenberg approximately 30 minutes earlier than usual.
Saturdays, November 8, November 15, November 22, November 29, December 6, and December 13, 2025 (IRE5461)
Berlin-Lichtenberg to Wrocław: On these days, the train will depart from Berlin-Lichtenberg approximately 30 minutes earlier than usual.
Fridays, November 7, November 14, November 21, and November 28, 2025 (IRE 5462)
Wrocław to Berlin-Lichtenberg: Delays of up to 45 minutes may occur on these journeys.
Please check the DB Navigator app or bahn.de for the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
Please note: There is a high occupancy for trips in December.
The Culture Train runs since 11 April 2025 every weekend until December 28, 2025. It connects Berlin with the Polish metropolis of Wrocław in around 4.5 hours. 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 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
Timetable
Current timetable valid until Dec 13,2025
Timetable valid from Dec 14,2025
The Culture Train runs until December 28,2025. On Monday, December 22, 2025, the Culture Train will run additionally, but without a cultural program. Please always refer to bahn.de or the DB Navigator app for timetable changes or current information on the timetable. Always check before your travel about short-term timetable changes. Also visit our Instagram channel for the latest news and updates!
The Culture Train ticket for only € 27 (one way) is available online 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 € 22. We recommend a seat reservation, which is available for € 5.20 at DB Travel Centers or DB agencies three months in advance. This is the only way to guarantee a seat in carriage 1, where the cultural program takes place.
Snack trolley: On the journey through Poland from Węgliniec, we offer our cultural travelers small snacks as well as hot and cold drinks.
Culture Train benefits: With the Kulturzug ticket, public transport in Wrocław can be used free of charge. Passengers of the Culture Train receive a 10% discount in the “Historic Hotels” of Wrocław with the code Culturetrain25 at www.europejskiwroclaw.pl.