How to Get Around Berlin

How transport works in Berlin

BVG's U-Bahn (subway), S-Bahn (suburban rail), trams and buses form Europe's densest transit web; 24h ABC ticket (covers BER airport) is €10.60, AB ticket (central) is €10.06. The FEX airport express and S9/S45 link BER to central Berlin in 30–45 min. Bike infrastructure is excellent; Berlin is largely flat.

Your options compared

• U-Bahn (subway)

  10 lines running ~04:30–01:00 (24h Fri/Sat).

• S-Bahn (suburban rail)

  Fast ring + radial lines; includes airport service.

• Tram

  Extensive in East Berlin (former DDR network).

• Bus & night bus

  24/7 dense network — night buses replace U-Bahn Sun–Thu.

• Bike

  Berlin is flat with excellent cycle lanes — Nextbike, Call a Bike, Donkey Republic.

Passes and tickets

24h ABC ticket €10.60 (covers BER airport); AB ticket €10.06 (central Berlin). Berlin Welcome Card 48h AB is €26 with museum discounts.

Local transport tips

BVG single tickets (€3.50 AB) are valid 2h in one direction — day tickets pay off after 3 rides.

Arriving from the airport

• Berlin Brandenburg (BER)

  FEX Airport Express train to Hauptbahnhof in ~30 min (€4.40); S9/S45 S-Bahn ~45 min; taxi €50–65.

Do you need a rental car?

Inside Berlin a car is usually a liability — parking and traffic cost more than transit. A rental earns its keep for day trips and regional drives, so compare rates only for the days you actually leave the city.