Berlin, Germany 🇩🇪
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Transport Authorities
Getting Around
| Mode | Operator | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| metro | BVG | U-Bahn underground trains with extensive network throughout Berlin. Tickets validated on platform. |
| light_rail | Deutsche Bahn | S-Bahn trains cover extensive routes within Berlin and parts of Brandenburg. Red and yellow trains marked with S and number (S1, S2, etc.). |
| tram | BVG | Primarily serve eastern Berlin. Lines marked with M prefix (M1, M2) or numbers (50, 68). Stops marked with green and yellow H. |
| bus | BVG | Operate throughout Berlin with designated stops. Pay driver with card/phone (no cash). Night buses marked with N prefix replace some U-Bahn and tram lines Friday-Sunday nights. |
| ferry | BVG | Limited ferry routes across Berlin waterways. Lines marked with F prefix (F12, F24). |
| train | Deutsche Bahn | Regional trains (RE and RB lines) connect Berlin to Brandenburg and surrounding areas including BER airport and Potsdam. |
Paying for Transport
- Mobile app: BVG Fahrinfo app accepts credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay. Ticket valid 1 minute after purchase. Requires internet access.
- Contactless card/phone: Tap credit card or phone on bus entry or at station validators.
- Ticket machines: Available at stations and airport. Accept card payments.
- Service points: S-Bahn and BVG service points sell tickets.
- Cash: Not accepted on buses. Taxis accept cash and credit cards.
Operating Hours
- Weekday: 4:00 AM to 1:30 AM
- Weekend: 4:00 AM to 1:30 AM with 24-hour service Friday-Saturday and Saturday-Sunday nights
- Night service: Night buses (N prefix) operate Friday-Saturday and Saturday-Sunday nights; some tram lines also run at night
Rideshare & Taxis
- Bolt Available Taxi service available via app
- FreeNow Available Taxi service available via app
- Uber Available Taxi service available via app
- Jelbi Available Multi-modal app for cars, bicycles, scooters, mopeds, and taxis. Available in English and German.
- BlaBlaCar Available Long-distance ride-sharing to other cities; cheapest intercity option
Airport Connections
- Regional train - RE8: 30 minutes, ABC zone ticket required
- Regional train - RB23: 30 minutes, ABC zone ticket required
- Light rail - S9: Longer than RE8/RB23, ABC zone ticket required
Live Delay Info
Local Tips
Purchase AB ticket for central Berlin travel; ABC ticket required for airport. Single tickets valid 2 hours one direction. Daily/weekly/monthly passes available. Trams concentrated in eastern Berlin; S-Bahn best for longer distances. Taxis expensive; use public transit or ride-sharing apps instead. Download BVG Fahrinfo app before arrival for most accurate real-time information. Most attractions in zones A or B.