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
	Train	30 Min.	3,80 €	Details
	Suburban train	60 Min.	3,80 €	Details
	Taxi	45 Min.	55 €	Details
	Welcome Pickups	45 Min.	60 €	Details
	Uber	45 Min.	50 €	Details
	Carsharing	45 Min.	Individ.	Details

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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.

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Train

Timetable and tickets here ↗

Travel time:

30 minutes

Cost:

3,80 € pp

Description:

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

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Suburban train (“S-Bahn”)

Timetable and tickets here ↗

Travel time:

60 minutes

Cost:

3,80 € pp

Description:

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

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Taxi

Official local Taxis

Travel time:

45 minutes

Cost:

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

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Welcome Pickups (AD)

Book a Private Transfer ↗

Travel time:

45 minutes

Cost:

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

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Uber

Order an Uber ride ↗

Travel time:

45 minutes

Cost:

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

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Car Sharing

Check local providers ↗

Travel time:

45 minutes

Cost:

Depending on selected car

Description:

Car sharing from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (Carsharing car park P4) to the center of Berlin, to Berlin Central Station or directly to your accommodation

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Route from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Berlin Central Station “Hauptbahnhof”

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