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Trains to/from Berlin - changes 7.09-9.11.2024 | PolishTrains

Q: Which trains to Berlin had their routes changed in October and November 2024?

In October, the changes affected trains No. 40, 48 and 54, and in November also trains No. 246 and 248. Depending on the date, some of them terminated at **Berlin Lichtenberg or Berlin Gesundbrunnen** instead of Berlin Hbf.

Q: Was there a replacement bus service on the route to Berlin?

Yes. From 7 September to 4 October 2024, **buses replaced trains** on the Frankfurt (Oder) - Berlin Hbf Europaplatz section in both directions. Passengers were advised to check the carrier's latest announcements before travelling.

Q: How can I get a refund or exchange my ticket if the train did not serve Berlin Hbf?

The terms for refunds and exchanges depend on the **carrier and the fare type**. You can find the current rules on the PolishTrains refunds and exchanges page, and information about changing travel dates is available in the PolishTrains Help section.

Q: Where can I check for timetable changes on trains to Berlin?

It is best to **check before departure** using the live timetable and any official carrier announcements. If you purchased your ticket via PolishTrains, you can also see your connection details directly in your booking.

Q: Which Berlin stations did trains from Poland depart from during the engineering works?

During the works, some trains departed from **Berlin Lichtenberg or Berlin Gesundbrunnen** instead of Berlin Hbf. On selected dates, Berlin Ostbahnhof and Berlin Ostkreuz were also skipped.

Due to works on the rail route, significant changes have been made to train services to and from Berlin from 7 September to 9 November 2024. Travellers have to expect interchanges, route changes, replacement bus services and delays.

At a glance

Replacement buses ran on the Frankfurt (Oder) - Berlin Hbf Europaplatz section from 7 Sept to 4 Oct 2024
Trains No. 40, 48 and 54 were rerouted in October, skipping Berlin Hbf and Berlin Ostbahnhof
From 9 November, trains No. 246 and 248 also ran to Berlin Gesundbrunnen instead of Berlin Hbf
Berlin Ostkreuz and Berlin Ostbahnhof were among the stations omitted on rerouted services
Tickets purchased via PolishTrains were eligible for refund or exchange under standard terms
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Changes: trains to Berlin

7.09-7.10.2024 trains run to Frankfurt (Oder) station, switching off train 40 on 4 October 2024. On the further route, a replacement bus service is provided to Berlin Hbf Europaplatz station.

10.10. 2024: Trains 48 and 54 run a revised route and do not stop at Berlin Ostbahnhof and Berlin Hbf stations. The last station is Berlin Lichtenberg.

11.10.2024: trains 40, 48 and 54 run rerouted and do not stop at the stations: Berlin Ostkreuz, Berlin Ostbahnhof, Berlin Hbf. Train 40 runs to Berlin Lichtenberg and Berlin Gesundbrunnen stations and trains 48 and 54 only to Berlin Lichtenberg station.

8.11.2024: Train No. 40 is re-routed and does not stop at the stations: Berlin Ostkreuz, Berlin Ostbahnhof, Berlin Hbf. The train runs to the stations Berlin Lichtenberg and Berlin Gesundbrunnen.

9.112024: Trains no. 48, 54, 246 and 248 run in a modified route and do not stop at the stations Berlin Ostbahnhof and Berlin Hbf. Trains run to Berlin Gesundbrunnen station.

Changes: trains from Berlin

7.09-4.10.2024: trains run from Frankfurt (Oder) station. Replacement bus services are provided on the earlier route from Berlin Hbf Europaplatz station.

10 -11.10.2024: trains 49 and 55 run on a revised route and do not stop at Berlin Hbf and Berlin Ostbahnhof stations. The first station is Berlin Lichtenberg.

9.11.2024: Trains No. 41, 45, 47, 49, 55, 57 and 59 are re-routed and do not stop at Berlin Hbf and Berlin Ostbahnhof stations. Trains run from Berlin Gesundbrunnen and Berlin Lichtenberg stations.

Refunds and exchange of tickets

Return and exchange is possible only for tickets purchased via polishtrains.eu, PolishTrains.eu, EuroPoezdka.com and EuroPodorozh.com.ua. You can return your ticket through a dedicated form on: https://www.polishtrains.eu/zwroty-i-wymiany-biletow.

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Frequently asked questions

Which trains to Berlin had their routes changed in October and November 2024?

Was there a replacement bus service on the route to Berlin?

How can I get a refund or exchange my ticket if the train did not serve Berlin Hbf?

Where can I check for timetable changes on trains to Berlin?

Which Berlin stations did trains from Poland depart from during the engineering works?

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