I am planning my transportation segments for a Berlin-Poland-Lithuania, etc. trip in April-May. I took DB trains last year through Germany and only had 1 small hiccup with a change of trains in Munich. I'm deciding between a train vs. bus trip to Poznan this April. I just saw a post about track reductions/construction at Berlin HBf through 4-22-25. Anyone recently take train from Berlin to Poznan? The schedule shows some direct trains on 4-23-25, (day after track reduction notice). Should I avoid Berlin HBf station on 4-23-25 and just reserve a bus ticket from Berlin Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof? Thanks!
Posted by
Schwerin
3431 posts
No problem. Trust the DB journey planner schedule.
The track reduction on North-South axis does not affect your connection because West-East (upper platform). Try to enter a date two days earlier - as test only.
Link to post with maintenance notice:
https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/germany/berlin-hbf-central-planned-closings-of-tracks-feb-17-apr-22
Posted by
San Francisco
15212 posts
I took the Berlin to Poznan EC train the second and last time 20 years ago, in July 2005, if that counts.
Keep in mind that from Berlin to Frankfurt an der Oder, ie prior to crossing into Poland, the seat reservation is not mandatory. When you cross into Poland to Poznan, the seat reservation is mandatory.