Berlin is in crisis mode. The guidelines of the Robert-Koch-Instituts are considered the benchmark. Please use those guidelines as a basis for your personal planning.
On our emergency page you will find all important information and updates on the current situation in Berlin. We have compiled the addresses and telephone numbers of embassies, consulates, train stations, airports and hospitals for you.
Comfortable, safe and affordable to Berlin’s sights: use the extensive network of city and metro trains, as well as buses and trams. You can find out about public transport fares, schedules and contact information here.
Fares Zones
In Berlin there are three fare zones: Fare zone A is limited to within the S-Bahn ring and includes the city centre. Zone B ends at Berlin’s city limits. Zone C includes the surrounding area (e.g. Berlin-Schönefeld Airport, Potsdam, Oranienburg). The regular fare applies to adults and the concession fare is for children from 6 up to and including 14 years of age. Children under 6 years of age don’t require a ticket.
The best place to buy your ticket is at one of the many BVG and S-Bahn Berlin retail outlets or at the ticket machines right in the station. The machines are in 6 languages (German, English, French, Spanish, Turkish and Polish), are easy to use and can be operated 24 hours a day.
Fares overview
Ticket
Fare
Concession fare*
Short journey
€ 1,70
€ 1,30
Single Ticket AB
€ 2,80
€ 1,70
Single Ticket ABC
€ 3,40
€ 2,50
4-journey Ticket AB
€ 9,00
€ 5,60
Day Ticket AB
€ 7,00
€ 4,70
Day Ticket ABC
€ 7,70
€ 5,30
Small Group Day Ticket AB**
€ 19,90
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Small Group Day Ticket ABC**
€ 20,80
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* for children from 6 up to and including 14 years of age ** up to 5 people. Please note: Tickets must be validated when you commence your journey. When using regional, city and metro trains, tickets must be validated on the platform before boarding trains.
How to use the public transportation system in Berlin
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Berlin Welcome Card – Your ticket for the capital
The Berlin Welcome Card is a special offer for your stay in Berlin. It offers travel on public transport transport services across the entire city or Berlin and Potsdam and up to 50% off admission prices to 200 TOP sightseeing highlights and city tours.
In Berlin there are several public transport service providers. The call centre staff are available to answer all your questions at any time.
BVG: The BVG operates the following means of transport in Berlin: U-Bahn (metro), bus, tram and ferry. Phone: +49-(0)30 - 19 44 9 / Website: www.bvg.de
