Public transport in Berlin

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.

• Please note: FFP2 masks are still compulsory in public transport in Berlin and Brandenburg. Please wear a mask in S-Bahn and U-Bahn trains, buses and in trams. Children under 6 years of age do not have to wear a mask, children up to 14 years of age can alternatively wear a medical face mask.

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 Brandenburg Airport BER, 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

* 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.

Additional information

On the websites of the respective public transport operators all the important route networks are available for download.

• bvg.de
• sbahn.berlin
• VBB.de