[3] By the end of the 19th century Königsberg had become an important hub of the railway network, where lines in different directions — Central Germany, Poland, the Russian Empire and the Baltic countries - converged.

The idea of building a central station was proposed in 1896, and a plan was prepared in 1914.

However, because of World War I, building did not begin until 1920, and the grand opening took place on 19 September 1929.

[4] The first major reconstruction of the station took place in 2003 – the interiors (offices, waiting room, cafe) were refurbished.

The lobby of the station was decorated with new chandeliers and a fountain, and the underground passages leading to the platforms were refurbished.