Airport Transfer Berlin
The fastest way to get from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to the city
Berlin Brandenburg Airport BER is not only optimally integrated into the airlines' route network, but also has its own railway station. This is located directly below Terminal 1, allowing you to transfer directly from the aeroplane to the train and S-Bahn.
Airport Express and regional trains
- You can reach BER Terminal 1 every hour (from 4 a.m. to 11 p.m.) with regional trains RE20, RB22, RB24 and RB32.
- The Airport Express (FEX) runs every 15 minutes around the clock and takes you directly from BER Airport via Berlin Südkreuz (approx. 14 minutes) and Berlin Potsdamer Platz (approx. 19 minutes) to Berlin Central Station (approx. 23 minutes) in just over 20 minutes.
- In addition, an Intercity train connects BER with Rostock and Dresden/Chemnitz several times a day.
All connections to local public transport
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This is how long it takes to get from the city centre to BER Terminal 1
- From Berlin Central Station, you can reach BER in around 23 minutes with the FEX.
- From Potsdamer Platz, it takes about 20 minutes with the FEX or RE20.
- From Südkreuz, you can reach BER in just 14 minutes with the FEX.
- From Ostkreuz, it takes about 18 minutes with the RB24 and about 19 minutes with the RB32.
- From Alexanderplatz, it takes about 44 minutes with the S9.
- From Gesundbrunnen, you should allow about 35 minutes.
- From Zoologischer Garten station, the journey takes about 40 minutes.
- From Potsdam Hauptbahnhof, you should allow between 50 minutes and just over an hour, depending on the connection.
To the airport by S-Bahn
You can easily reach the airport terminals from the city centre by S-Bahn. Both the S9 and S85 run every 20 minutes.
With the S9 ( ) and S85 ( ), you can reach the airport from Zoologischer Garten in 50 minutes and from Friedrichstraße in around 40 minutes. The S9 also passes other major stations in the city centre, so you can conveniently reach the airport without having to change trains.
The S85 takes you directly from the airport to Treptower Park. Here you can change to the Ringbahn, which also provides good connections.
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Which ticket do you need for the journey from BER?
If you decide to travel to or from the airport by public transport, please note that BER is already located in Zone C. You will therefore need to purchase an ABC ticket for the journey to the city centre. A reduced-price ticket can be validated for children up to and including the age of 14. Find out everything you need to know about the different fare zones in Berlin's public transport system here.
By bus to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Several airport bus lines offer direct transfers between Berlin city centre and BER Airport. The express buses stop at the arrivals level (E0) of Terminal 1.
- The X7 and X71 express buses run every 5 minutes from Rudow underground station (terminus of line U7) and take 16 minutes to reach Terminal 1.
- The X71 runs from U Alt-Mariendorf every 20 minutes via U Rudow to BER.
- The BER2 airport shuttle from BEX Charter runs 16 times a day between Potsdam Central Station and BER Airport. The journey takes about 60 minutes, and tickets are available directly on the bus.
From the surrounding area to Terminals 1 and 2
- Line 600 runs hourly between S Teltow Stadt and S Waßmannsdorf, where you can change to the S9/S85 to BER Airport.
- Line 735 runs hourly from Königs Wusterhausen via the A10 Centre and Wildau to BER (bus stop A 3).
- Line 736 runs hourly and also starts in Königs Wusterhausen, stopping first at the Wildau S-Bahn station and then continuing to BER Airport.
- The two city-suburban lines, 743 and 744, also take you comfortably to the airport from the surrounding area and at the same time provide better connections from neighbouring communities to Berlin.
- Line 743 takes you once an hour from the Lichtenrade S-Bahn station via Waßmannsdorf (change to the S9/S85) to the airport.
- Line 744 runs every 20 minutes and travels from the health centre in Großziethen to Rudow underground station. Here you can change to the S9/S85 S-Bahn lines to BER Airport.
Arriving by taxi
Taxis in Berlin are safe, but somewhat more expensive than in other cities.
Upon arrival, you will certainly see many taxis at the airport. You can generally assume that these are reputable, but it is not a bad idea to ask how much the journey to your desired destination will cost. You can calculate the approximate price for your route in advance at Taxirechner.de to ensure that the driver is charging you a reasonable price.
Chauffeur service
Would you like to treat yourself to something really special? How about a chauffeur service? This should definitely be booked in advance.
Normally, you can choose the standard of your car when booking. Your driver will then meet you at the airport with a name sign, carry your luggage and take you comfortably to your desired destination. Some vehicles even have Wi-Fi and a selection of refreshments. However, this, like the method of payment, depends on the transport company.
