How to get from Berlin Airport ✈️ to the City Center
Welcome! This guide compares all transfer options from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Berlin city center according to classic travel factors. These factors include travel time, cost, a brief description and the official links for booking and purchasing tickets.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) is the international airport of Berlin and is located about 18 km southeast of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Berlin by Express train, Suburban train, Bus & Subway, Taxi, Welcome Pickups (Private Transfer), Uber or Car Sharing.
Transfer comparison from Berlin airport to downtown
Overview of all transfer options from Berlin-Brandenburg Airport to the city center of Berlin (Central Station „Hauptbahnhof”)
Express train
Travel time
30 min. ⏱️
Costs p.p.
4,40 € 💸
Description
Train lines ‘FEX’ (“Flughafen-Express”), ‘RE7’, ‘RB14’ or ‘IC’ from Berlin Airport (Station “Flughafen BER” at Terminal 1 & 2) to Berlin Central Station (“Hauptbahnhof”), directly in the city center
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
Express buses ‘X7’/’X71’ from Berlin Airport (bus station “Flughafen BER” at Terminal 1 & 2) to the subway station “Rudow” (subway line U7). From here, the U7 continues to the center of Berlin
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
Official local taxis
Welcome Pickups
Travel time
45 min.
Costs:
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
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
Car sharing from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (Carsharing car park P4) to the center of Berlin, to Berlin Central Station or directly to your accommodation
Travel tips:• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
• Plan your journey in advance to avoid unnecessary waiting times and stress.
• Buy your tickets online: This often saves you time and money.
• 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.
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