Berlin's public transport network consists of more than 2.5 thousand kilometers of metro lines, buses, trams and electric trains. A complex system covering all corners of the metropolis allows local residents and visitors to reach their destination quickly, punctually and inexpensively. All this is managed by several companies - BVG (Berlin Transport Company), DB, S-Bahn Berlin GmbH, VIP (Postdam Transport Company) and other companies that are partners of VBB (Transport Association Berlin- Brandenburg). Most of the transport services are provided by BVG, which has been operating since 1929. It carries about 1064 million passengers annually. Stops are announced on all types of transport except ferries. Almost all of them have a special electronic display with the names of stops.
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10. Taxi and bicycle taxi in Berlin
1. Tariff zones
Berlin has three tariff zones. Zone "A" is surrounded by a ring of electric trains and includes the city center. Zone "B" extends to the city limits, and zone "C" includes some suburbs, including Postdam, Berlin Airport Brandenburg and Oranienburg.
Depending on your requirements, you can buy a combined ticket for zones AB, BC or ABC. The regular fare is for adults, the reduced fare is for children 6–14 years old, children under 6 years old are not entitled to a ticket. It is better to buy tickets at one of the many sales centers BVG or S-bahn or from the machines installed at the station. These machines operate 24 hours a day and are available in several languages.
Some types of tickets are sold directly from ticket machines located on trams and buses. These are single tickets, short trip tickets and day tickets. They do not have to be composted - they are valid immediately after purchase. Tram machines only accept coins; bus drivers don't have much change, so you won't be able to use large bills.
2. Tickets and passes
There are many types of public transport tickets in Berlin. Let's look at each of them in detail to understand them well.
Kurzstrecke - one short trip one way, 3 metro stops or 6 by bus/tram.
Ticket prices:
- regular - 2.00 euros, children - 1.50 euros;
- 4 tickets Kurzstrecke (4-Fahrten-Karte): regular - 6 euros, Children - 4.60 euros.
Einzelfahrausweis — regular ticket for one trip with limited time. Valid for 2 hours after composting. Applies to AB, BC, ABC zones. You can make a transfer, interrupt the trip, but you cannot go back or take a detour. Return trip - return to the starting station of the same line, circular - when the passenger returns to the starting station or a station adjacent to it by a different route, or goes to a station that he could have reached during the 1st trip.
Traveling is possible by bus, tram, metro or train of all transport companies within any tariff zone (A, B, C), including regional railway transport and ferries.
Tickets that are subject to composting must be composted at the start of the trip. After this, you will not be able to transfer these tickets to anyone.
Cost of one ticket:
- for zone AB - regular - 3 euros, children's - 1.90 euros;
- for zone BC - regular - 3.50 euros, children's - 2.40 euros;
- for zone ABC - regular - 3.80 euros, children's - 2.70 euros.
Cost of 4 such tickets:
- for zone AB - regular - 9.40 euros, children's - 5.80 euros;
- for zone BC - regular - 12.60 euros, children's - 8.60 euros;
- for zone ABC - regular - 13.80 euros, children's - 9.80 euros.
Tageskarte - one-day travel ticket. You can travel by any type of public transport in Berlin as often as you like. The ticket is valid until 3:00 am the next day. Once composted, the ticket cannot be transferred to another person.
Ticket price:
- for zone AB - regular - 8.80 euros, children's - 5.60 euros;
- for zone BC - regular - 9.20 euros, children's - 5.90 euros;
- for zone ABC - regular - 10 euros, children's - 6-10 euros.
Anschlussfahrausweis - an additional ticket is required if you already have a valid regular ticket or one day ticket for zone AB, but you need to get to zone "C". At this time you should not purchase a full ticket for zone ABC, but only an additional ticket for zone "C".
Ticket price:
- for Einzelfahrausweis - regular - 1.80 euros, children - 1.40 euros;
- for Tageskarte - 3.70 euros.
7-Tage-karte - pass for one week. It is valid for 7 consecutive days from the date shown on the ticket, or from the first journey until midnight on the seventh day. For example, if you compost on Tuesday morning, it will be valid until midnight the following Monday.
Ticket price:
- for zone AB - 36 euros;
- for the zone BC - 37 euros;
- for zone ABC - 43 euros.
Kleingruppen-Tageskarte - one-day ticket for a group of up to five people. With this ticket, the group can travel unlimitedly on public transport for the entire day until 03:00 the next day. Valid from the moment of composting.
Ticket price:
- for zone AB - 25.50 euros;
- for the zone BC - 26 euros;
- for zone ABC - 26.50 euros.
There are also tickets for a longer period. For more information, visit the official website of VBB: vbb.de.tickets.
Ticket vending machines are located in all metro stations, city trains and train stations (with cash and non-cash payments).
Carrying a bicycle in public transport is paid and there is a special tariff/ticket for it:
- for one short trip (U-Bahn, S-Bahn with the possibility of transfer within three stations, tram without the possibility of transfer within six stations ) - 1.40 euros;
- general fare (one way trip, maximum 2 hours) - for zone AB - 2.10 euros, for zone BC - 2.40 euros, for the zone ABC - 2.70 euros;
- card for one day - for zone AB - 4.90 euros, for zone BC - 5.30 euros, for the ABC zone - 5.50 euros.
Fine for traveling without a ticket - if you are traveling without a ticket or there is no composting stamp on the ticket (it doesn’t matter whether you forgot or didn’t this is on purpose), you will have to pay a fine - 60 euros in cash. Please note that the inspectors wear civilian clothes and make no exceptions for tourists. If you resist them and do not present your passport, the inspectors will call the police.
3. Tourist cards
Tourist cards are used to promote tourists in major European cities. It's the same in Berlin. There are several types of travel cards that offer different packages. They allow you to save on excursions and public transport. However, you will have to decide for yourself whether you want to buy such a card or whether you prefer to buy a regular ticket. This depends on many factors, such as the duration of the trip, the number of attractions visited, etc.
WelcomeCard - this card entitles you to an unlimited number of trips on public transport 2 of 6 Until today in Berlin or Berlin and Postdam. Up to 50% discounts on over 200 Berlin attractions and cultural venues, including city tours, bike and boat tours, museums, shows, restaurants, clubs, discos and gift shops. You are also provided with maps of Berlin and Postdam, as well as a map of the city's public transport.
Card cost (1 adult + 3 children under 14 years old):
- 48 hours - Berlin (zones AB, including Tegel airport) - 24 euros, Berlin and Postdam (ABC zone, Schönefeld airport) - 29 euros;
- 72-hour - 34 euros and 39 euros, respectively;
- 72-hour + Museum Island - 52 and 55 euros, respectively;
- 4-day - 41 and 46 euros, respectively;
- 5-day - 47 and 50 euros, respectively;
- 6-day - 50 and 53 euros, respectively.
You can purchase a map at tourist information centers. Detailed information can be obtained on the official website: www.visitberlin.de/en/belin-welcome-card.
Berlin City Tour Card is a transport and excursion card specially designed for tourists. . Once used, it cannot be returned or exchanged. Unlimited travel on all types of public transport in the AB and ABC zones. In addition, you will receive a 15-50% discount on many sightseeing tours, sightseeing tours, etc. (For a complete list, see the official website: www.citytourcard.com/de.
Card cost (1 adult + 3 children under 14 years old):
- 48 hours - Berlin (AB zones, including Tegel airport) - 19.90 euros, Berlin and Postdam (ABC zones, Schönefeld Airport) - 23.90 euros;
- 72-hour - 29.90 and 34.90 euros, respectively;
- 4-day - 38.90 and 42.90 euros, respectively;
- 5-day - 43.90 and 47.90 euros, respectively;
- 6-day - 45.90 and 48.90 euros, respectively.
EasyCityPass - this card gives you the right to free and unlimited travel on all types public transport in Berlin, as well as varied and significant discounts in more than 80 establishments in the city. Operates in the ABzone, which includes Tegel Airport. The card serves 1 adult and 3 children aged 6 to 14 years.
Card cost:
- 48-hour, zone AB/ABC - 22.90/25.90 euros;
- 72-hour, zone AB/ABC - 30.90/36.90 euros;
- 4 days, zone AB/ABC - 38.90/44.90 euros;
- 5 days, zone AB/ABC - 43.90/49.90 euros;
- 6 days, zone AB/ABC - 47.90/52.90 euros.
For details, see the official website: easycitypass.com/en/visit-berlin/ or shop.easycitypass.com/EasyCityPass/berlin/e-tickets.
Joycard - this card gives you the right to free and unlimited travel on any public transport. in Berlin Views in the AB and ABC zones. Please note: if you buy a ticket for zone AB, you cannot buy an additional ticket C for travel to zone C ">Anschlussfahrausweis, and you will have to buy a regular ticket for the ABC zone. The card serves 1 adult and 3 children aged 6 to 14 years. The discount is valid in more than 100 establishments in Berlin. Sold in vending machines, points of sale and on the S-Bahn website: https://shop.sbahn.berlin/Cms/CmsPage/Page/BerlinJoycard.
Card cost:
- 48 hours - Berlin (zones AB, including Tegel airport) - 19.70 euros, Berlin and Postdam (ABC zones, Schönefeld airport) - 22.30 euros;
- 72-hour - 28.90 and 32.80 euros, respectively;
- 4-day - 37 and 42 euros, respectively;
- 5-day - 41.50 and 46.80 euros, respectively;
- 6-day - 42.60 and 48.40 euros, respectively.
4. Berlin underground U-Bahn
Berlin's metro is the largest in Germany and the most modern in Europe, and at the same time very expensive - the Berlin metro is known for its high levels of efficiency and important environmental standards.
The total length of the 10 lines (each marked with the letter U and the corresponding number) is almost 152 kilometers. There are more than 170 stations in total. The Berlin metro carries 400 million passengers a year.
5. Tram in Berlin
Berlin has the largest tram network. The city has 190 kilometers of tram tracks. There are more than 800 stops in total.
There are two types of trams in the German capital.
- regular tram: they have numbers 12-88. There are 15 routes in total. They run for twenty-four hours;
- Metrotram: is a unique addition to the city metro and trains. They are numbered from 1 to 17. Their number is preceded by the letter M. There are 9 routes in total. They operate about twenty hours a day.
Most trams operate in the part of the city where the S-Bahn and U-Bahn trains operate. relatively less. They also connect metro and bus lines.
6. Bus in Berlin
Yellow single- and double-decker buses are one of the main symbols of the German capital. More than 1,400 buses travel on Berlin's roads every day.
They are conventionally divided into four categories:
- regular: they only have numbers 100–943. There are 147 routes in total. They will move from 04:00 to 00:00;
- night: before their number the letter N - (N1-N97). There are 47 routes in total. They move from 00:30 to 04:00 on weekdays and until 07:00 on weekends;
- metrobuses: night: before their number the letter M (M11-M85). There are 17 routes in total. They run mainly at night along a route as close as possible to the metro lines;
- express buses: their number is preceded by the letter X (X7-X83) and TXL. There are 14 routes in total. They run from 03:30 to 00:30.
7. Electric train in Berlin - S-Bahn
Berlin has 16 urban electric train routes. Their stops can be identified by the letter "S" in the green ring. For travel, you can use the same tickets that we use on the bus, metro, tram, etc. You can purchase them from vending machines located in retail outlets and stations.
The length of the Berlin S-Bahn railway line is 327 kilometers, which includes 16 routes and 166 stations. On weekdays, electric trains will serve you from 04:30 to 01:30, and on weekends - around the clock.
More information can be found on the official website: sbahn.berlin/en.
8. Water transport in Berlin
Water transport is the oldest form of transport in Berlin - ferries appeared here in the XIV century. Currently there are 6 ferry lines - F10, F11, F12, F21, F23, F24. They carry up to a million passengers annually.
A regular public transport ticket is valid on these ferries.
9. Cable car in Berlin
The cable car in Berlin was put into operation only in 2017. It passes over the “Gardens of the World” in Marzani Park. The road is about 1.5 km long and takes 4 minutes 25 seconds to cover. The cable car consists of three stations (Kienbergpark - Kienberg (Bergstation) - Gärten der Welt). The 64 cabins running between them are capable of transporting 3 thousand passengers per hour. The capacity of each cabin is 10 people.
Please note that the cable car is not part of the public transport category and you will need to purchase a separate ticket. Children under 5 years old travel free of charge. The cost of a one-way trip is 4 euros, in both directions – 6.50 euros, for transporting a bicycle or oversized cargo – 2.50 euros. You can get off at an intermediate station and then continue on your way again.
For more information, visit the official website: https://gruen-berlin.de/projekte/infrastruktur/seilbahn/service-infos.
10. Taxi and bicycle taxi in Berlin
Berlin is served by more than 8,200 taxis. They are easy to find - you can park on the street, find a taxi rank or order by phone.
Tax rates in Berlin are fixed and look like this:
- getting into a taxi - 3.90 euros;
- short trips up to 2 kilometers - 6 euros;
- from 0 to 7 kilometers - 2.30 euros/km;
- over 7 kilometers - 1.65 euros/km;
- waiting - 33 euros/hour.
In addition to taxis, you can get around Berlin by bicycle taxi. It can only carry 2 passengers at a time.
Fare:
- first kilometer - 7 euros;
- each subsequent kilometer - 5 euros;
- 30 minutes - 24 euros;
- 1 hour - 42 euros.
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