How to get from Berlin Airport (BER) ✈️ to the City Center
Berlin-Brandenburg Airport (BER) is the new international airport of Berlin and is located about 18 km southeast of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Berlin by Train, Suburban train (“S-Bahn”), Taxi, Welcome Pickups (Private Transfer), Uber and Car Sharing.
This guide compares all available airport transfers at Berlin-Brandenburg Airport (BER) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and official links to book or buy tickets.
Transfer Comparison
Overview of all transfer options from Berlin-Brandenburg Airport to the city center of Berlin (Central Station „Hauptbahnhof”)
Transport | Travel time | Cost | ||
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Train | 30 Min. | 3,80 € | Details | |
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Suburban train | 60 Min. | 3,80 € | Details |
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Taxi | 45 Min. | 55 € | Details |
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Welcome Pickups |
45 Min. | 60 € | Details |
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Uber | 45 Min. | 50 € | Details |
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Carsharing | 45 Min. | Individ. | Details |
Notices:
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Welcome Pickups) is the more faster and comfortable option.
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
Berlin Travel Tips (AD)
Travel tips and recommendations for a great stay in Berlin:
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Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
30 minutesCost:
3,80 € ppDescription:
Train lines ‘FEX’, ‘RE7’, ‘RB14’ or ‘IC’ from Berlin Airport (Station “Flughafen BER” at Terminal 1 & 2) to Berlin Central Station (“Hauptbahnhof”), directly in the city center
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
60 minutesCost:
3,80 € ppDescription:
S-Bahn line ‘S9’ from Berlin Airport (Train station “Flughafen BER” at Terminal 1 & 2) to Berlin Central Station (“Hauptbahnhof”), directly in the city center
Official local Taxis
Travel time:
45 minutesCost:
55 €Description:
Taxi from Berlin-Brandenburg Airport (Taxis in front of Terminal 1) to the center of Berlin, Central Station “Hauptbahnhof” or directly to your accommodation in the city center
Book a Private Transfer ↗
Travel time:
45 minutesCost:
60 €Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Berlin Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central Berlin, Central Station or to your city accommodation
Order an Uber ride ↗
Travel time:
45 minutesCost:
50 €Description:
Uber from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (pick-up location according to Uber App) to the center of Berlin, Berlin Central Station or directly to your accommodation
Check local providers ↗
Travel time:
45 minutesCost:
Depending on selected carDescription:
Car sharing from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (Carsharing car park P4) to the center of Berlin, to Berlin Central Station or directly to your accommodationRoute from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Berlin Central Station “Hauptbahnhof”
Things to know about Berlin:
1. Berlin has over 180 museums
2. The longest sneaker-wall in Europe is located in the center of Berlin (KICKZ)
3. Every year more about 60 million pieces of Currywurst are eaten in Berlin