Travel Info
Airports
Tegel (TXL)
To get into central Berlin by bus: Bus 109, 128, X9, TXL
Schönefeld (SXF)
A Taxi ride will cost about € 30.00.
Tempelhof (THF)
Underground Station: U6 Platz der Luftbrücke
For more information: http://www.berlin-airport.de/DE/index.html
Train:
Coming to Berlin by train? Main railway stations listed with connections to where you
want to go. For the latest timetables, connections, summer deals, online ticketing
service and journey planning check direct with Deutsche Bahn.
For more information: http://www.db.de/site/bahn/en/start.html
Public Transport: The public transport system in Berlin is very well developed. The S-Bahn (surface rail)
and the Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe BVG transport you quickly and safely to your aims with
9 underground lines and 15 S-Bahn lines. Furthermore, there are 28 tram lines in the
Eastern part of the city. Even in the night your mobility is unlimited - there are
several night busses and trains.
Berlin has three fare zones (see also the network graphic above): Zone A covers the city
centre and is delimited by the S-Bahn circle, zone B reaches until the boundaries of
Berlin. Zone C comprises the surroundings of Berlin (e.g. Potsdam, Oranienburg).
According to your requirements you can purchase AB, BC or ABC tickets combining the
respective zones. The regular tariff applies to adults, the reduced tariff to children
aged between 6 and 13 years; for children under 6 years public transport is free.
Tickets are available at one of the numerous BVG (underground company) or S-Bahn selling
points as well as at ticket machines on the platforms. The machines are easy to use and
the menu navigation is available in six languages (German, English, French, Spanish,
Turkish and Polish).
For more information: http://www.bvg.de/index.php/en/Bvg/Start
Taxi:
Taxis are numerous and available at all times (almost). Taxi stands can be found at all
main stations and airports as well as outside KADEWE and hotels. Most Berlin taxi
drivers speak English, but don't take it for granted.
Taxi Fares: Start at € 2.50 and € 1.53 per km;
Public Transport:
Berliners enjoy cycling all-year round and the city accommodates cyclists by providing
excellent cycle paths which isolate cyclists both from cars and from pedestrians. You
are also allowed to take your bicycle on the U- and S-Bahn, just check which train
compartment has the bicycle sign and if anyone happens to be standing there they will
usually make way for you and your bike.
Bikes need an underground ticket, too.
Berlin Culture:
Berlin's cultural program is amazing: three opera houses, over 150 theatres and
playhouses, over 170 museums and collections and over 200 private galleries. In
addition, the capital is host to numerous top acts, artists and bands - every day nearly
1.500 events are on Berlin's cultural calendar.
Berlin's Tegel is a convenient, recently revamped, passenger-friendly airport with
easy-reach services. You will find it a breeze to make your way to the Public Transport
connections which will take you into town. City and transport maps are available at the
Airport's Tourist Information Centre from Berlin Tourismus Marketing.
A Taxi ride to Central Berlin (East or West) will cost about € 15.00 - 20.00.
Schönefeld is situated approximately 18 km south-east of the city centre. This is the
old East Berlin Airport where most Charter Flight companies fly to.
By surface rail (S-Bahn): S 45, S 9
Tempelhof, Berlin's smallest airport lies south of the city centre on the U6
(Underground Line 6). Stadtmitte, the new city centre is only a few stops away by
underground, which means you can reach the centre in 15-20 minutes.
A Taxi ride to Central Berlin (East or West) will cost about € 15.00.
Short Ride (Kurzstrecke): a € 3 ride for up to 2 km drive if you hail the taxi from the street.