Timetable & tickets
The Culture Train connects Berlin with the Polish metropolis Wrocław in around 4.5 hours. On Friday afternoon and Saturday morning, it runs from Berlin-Lichtenberg via Berlin Ostkreuz, Cottbus Hbf and Weißwasser (Oberlausitz) to Węgliniec, Bolesławiec, Chojnów, Legnica and Wrocław Główny. The Culture Train returns on Friday and Sunday evening. The Culture Train also runs between Berlin and Wrocław on selected public holidays (e.g. Whit Monday).
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 Kulturzug 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 | |
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 |
From Wrocław to Berlin
Friday | Sunday | |
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 |
Attention: On 19 April 2024 the train 5838 does not stop in Berlin Ostkreuz due to construction work and the arrival in Berlin-Lichtenberg is delayed and arrives at 00:11h.