Capital city, Germany
Getting around Berlin
How to get around Berlin
U-Bahn, S-Bahn, trams and buses cover the whole city all day; night services run weekends. The Deutschlandticket covers all of it. Cycling is easy in summer.
Ways to get around Berlin
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| U-Bahn and S-Bahn | Single about €3.50–4.70 (zones AB or ABC) | Validate paper tickets; the BVG app and Deutschlandticket are simpler |
| Trams and buses | Same tickets as U-Bahn | Cover the east where few U-Bahn lines run; MetroTram runs 24 h |
| Deutschlandticket | €63 a month | Unlimited local transport in Berlin and across Germany's regional trains |
| Rental bikes and scooters | About €1–3 per ride | Lime, Dott, Bolt and Voi in the center |
Ride-hailing apps in Berlin
A 5 km ride costs about €10–18 ($11–20).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Widely available, often matches taxi prices |
| Bolt | Often cheaper; good coverage in the center |
| FREENOW | Books licensed taxis; reliable at airports and night |
- Metered taxis are regulated and honest; ride apps are cheaper late. Uber vehicles must be licensed, so only a few cars operate.
Arriving in Berlin
Berlin Brandenburg (BER)
FEX or regional train to Hauptbahnhof about 30 min; S9/S45 slower; ABC ticket about €4.70 or Deutschlandticket. Taxi or Uber about €45–65, 40–60 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rare for visitors; most people use transit and bikes, and mopeds are hard to rent.
- Driving: on the right. Non-EU licences need an IDP or German translation (a few exceptions); valid six months after taking residence.
- Onward travel in Germany: ICE trains link major cities in 2–4 hours; book early for saver fares and expect delays. The €63 monthly Deutschlandticket covers all local and regional transport. FlixBus is cheapest.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Berlin?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, Bolt, FREENOW.
What's the best way to get around Berlin?
U-Bahn, S-Bahn, trams and buses cover the whole city all day; night services run weekends. The Deutschlandticket covers all of it. Cycling is easy in summer.
How do I get from the airport to Berlin?
FEX or regional train to Hauptbahnhof about 30 min; S9/S45 slower; ABC ticket about €4.70 or Deutschlandticket. Taxi or Uber about €45–65, 40–60 min.
Is Berlin walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- Deutsche Bahn
- Deutschland-Ticket
- FlixBus
- BVG Berlin transport
- Berlin Brandenburg Airport
- Visit Berlin
- Charité
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