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Berlin public transport information
Taxi in Berlin
Taxis in Berlin are white with a yellow sign on the roof. They are readily available, with stands located at main stations and airports. Most Berlin taxi drivers will speak English, but don't expect it.
Taxi fares in Berlin are not cheap; however you can hail a taxi and ask for a short ride or Kurzstrecke, which takes you on a journey of up to 2 kilometres for 3 Euro.
The meter will show the fare, but extra fees may occur, for example with luggage to be handled.
U-Bahn (metro) , Bus and Tram in Berlin
Berlin's public transport system is the best way to travel.
Its three zones allow you to transfer from bus to U-Bahn to surface rail (S-Bahn) and tram with a single journey ticket.
A single ticket costs just over 2 Euro, or get a day pass for 6 Euro. For multiple days, a 7-day ticket is 26 Euro approx.
The Berlin WelcomeCard includes transport across all networks as well as entry or discount for many tourist and cultural highlights, such as museums. A 2-day pass is 16 Euro and a 3-day pass is 21 Euro.
Have a look at this multi-network transport map for Berlin.
The über-modern Berlin metro (U-Bahn and S-Bahn) operates Mon-Fri from around 5am-1am and all night at the weekend. Berlin's yellow double decker buses are a common sight in the city centre, with services through the day and also through the night.
The tram network, found in the Eastern side, is fast and convenient, with some night-links available. There are also small ferries to take you across Berlin's many little lakes.
Major transport stations in Berlin
Berlin is well-communicated with inter-city express trains. There are six important train stations in Berlin, as follows:
The new Berlin Hauptbahnhof is located right in centre, with great connections to the public transport (BVG) network.
Ostbahnhof (East Station), formerly Hauptbahnhof, is located in Friedrichshain. Long-distance trains terminate here.
The Gesundbrunnen station, to the North, is part of the Ringbahn (circle line).
Südkreuz (south cross) station is important for trains running North-South.
Some trains for Western-bound destinations stop at the Lichtenberg station.
The new Spandau train station is situated right in the west of Berlin, near the old town of Spandau.
For regional trains, the central Zoologischer Garten (ZOO station) and the Flughafen Berlin-Schönefeld (Airport station), are predominant.
Those needing luggage storage can use the facilities all the train stations listed above.
Parking in Berlin
There will normally be public car parking facilities spread throughout the city, although taking public transport is a much easier way of getting around town.
To find the nearest car park to an apartment, have a look at this map link. Enter the address or street to find the nearest car park available to your accommodation.
Berlin airport transfer information
Berlin Tegel-Airport (TXL) is a convenient and well-connected airport in Berlin's city centre.
Get a 3 Euro ticket and catch bus No.109, 128, X9, TXL for connection to the BVG and Zoo Station.
If you want to take a taxi, the journey will cost about 17 Euro into central Berlin (East or West).
Berlin Schönefeld Airport (SXF) is situated approximately 18 km south-east of Berlin. You can catch either the Airport Express train (30 minute travel time), the S-Bahn (anywhere between 30-60 minutes) or bus No.171 to Rudow U-Bahn station
and transfer to your desired destination. The transfer from the airport costs about 3 Euro.
If you want to take a taxi, the journey will cost about 23 Euro into central Berlin (East or West).
Berlin-Tempelhof Airport (THF), the city's smallest airport lies south of the city centre on the U-Bahn line 6 at the Platz der Luftbrücke stop. Stadtmitte, the most central U-Bahn station, can be reached in about 15 minutes. Or you can catch bus No. 119, 184, 341, 104, N4, N76.
If you want to take a taxi, the journey will cost about 12 Euro into central Berlin (East or West).
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