City guide

Berlin, Germany 🇩🇪

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Authorities

2

Transport modes

6

Payment methods

4

Airport links

1

Transport Authorities

Getting Around

Mode Operator Notes
metro BVG U-Bahn lines (U1-U9); Zone A/B mostly
train S-Bahn Berlin / DB S-Bahn lines (S1-S47, Ringbahn S41/S42); city and suburbs
tram BVG Lines M1-M19, 60-96; mainly east Berlin
bus BVG Citywide, night buses N...
ferry BVG Lines F21, F23, F24; limited routes
train DB Regio Regional trains RE/RB to suburbs/Potsdam

Paying for Transport

  • AB Day Ticket €9.90, unlimited travel zones A+B for 24h
  • ABC Day Ticket €11.70, includes zone C (airport), 24h
  • Contactless (Bank Card/Phone) Single trips on buses/trams/U/S; no cash
  • BVG Ticket App Digital tickets via app Open

Operating Hours

  • Weekday ~4AM-1:30AM
  • Weekend 24h Fri-Sat, Sat-Sun nights
  • Night service Night buses (N-lines) all nights; some trams/S-Bahn 24h weekends

Rideshare & Taxis

  • FREE NOW (Taxi/Uber) Available App-based taxis; Uber available

Airport Connections

  • train - S9 / RE8 / RB23 from BER Airport 30min, €4.00 single (ABC), €11.70 day

Live Delay Info

Local Tips

Buy AB day ticket (€9.90) for city center; ABC (€11.70) if to/from BER airport. Validate ticket before travel. Use Google Maps or BVG app for routes. Zones: A central, B Berlin suburbs, C outer (airport). English signs at major stations.