Everything You Need to Know about Public Transport in Berlin

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### Trams

Berlin’s historic tram network consists of 13 regular lines and a further nine Metrotram routes. Most serve parts of the former East Berlin, with buses having replaced trams in West Berlin during the Cold War era.

Validated Metro tickets can be used on the trams and vice-versa. Services run all day and, in the case of the Metrotram, throughout the night at 30-minute intervals.

By Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)., CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=31199257### Buses

Buses run all over the capital, having been reintroduced to the eastern districts following reunification. They are included in a public transport ticket. The number 100 follows the Berlin tourist route, passing cultural attractions including the Berliner Dom, Museum Island, the Reichstag, and Brandenburg Gate.

If you haven’t got a travel pass or a Berlin WelcomeCard, you can pay a bus fare to the driver. Single adult fares for access to zones A, B and C cost €3,40. Berlin buses run from 6:30am to 12:30am, but night services are available on certain routes.

Cycling
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The occasional cobbled street aside, Berlin is a cyclist’s dream. The capital may be large but it’s also ‘pan-flat’. The streets are wide too, and most major routes have cycle lanes.

Rental stations are located across the city, with some charging as little as €5 for 24 hours. You can take your bicycle onto public transport providing you purchase the appropriate ticket.

_By Matti Blume – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, app that connects timetable information with the ticket sales. You can use the app to assess transport options and check transfer times.

Cars and Taxis
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If you need to hire a taxi in Berlin – or you just this mode of travel over public transport – there’s no difficulty finding a cab, as there are thousands in service. Handily, you can accurately predict the cost of your journey before travelling. The base fare is €3.90, each of the first 7km costs €2.00, and each ensuing 1km costs €1.50. You can order one over the phone, flag one down on the street or pick one up at a rank.

To and from the Airport
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When flying into Berlin-Schönefeld, it’d around a 10-minute walk from the terminal to the train station. You’ll then need to catch the 30-minute airport express train. Services run every half-hour between from around 4am to 11pm, with tickets costing €3.30 each way.

If a taxi is your preference, the ranks are located outside the arrivals building at Terminal A. Standard Berlin taxi fares apply, with a €1.50 surcharge applying for a trip from the airport.

Accessible Travel
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Some Berlin Metro lines are better for wheelchair access than others – the historic network was not designed with accessibility in mind. The accessBerlin app shows suggested routes across the city for users with limited mobility. You can downloadable the app via the App Store and Google Play.

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