Welcome to Berlin! No matter why you are considering to visit this busy city, one of the first questions you must answer is how to get from the airport to your destination. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the various transportation options available, so you can easily make your way from Berlin Airport to the bustling heart of the city: Alexanderplatz.
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Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL)
Familiar with travel to Alexanderplatz from Berlin Tegel Airport? Here are some simple ways of getting to it. Let’s explore these options:
Taxi
There is a line of taxis right after you step out of the airport terminal, to drive you to your destination. If you have too much luggage, don’t worry about queuing and trundling your suitcase down the train paths: taxis are comfortable and hassle free. It was about 25 minutes away from then and they had Tegel Airport and your arrival into Alexanderplatz, it really depends on traffic. Nevertheless, note when resorting to taking a taxi it may cost more than other means of transportation.
Public Transportation
The public transportation is another cheap alternative of getting from Berlin Tegel Airport to Alexanderplatz. From the airport follow the signs and catch the TXL bus at the nearby stop. There’s also this express bus service, which runs approximately every 10 minutes and has you at Alexanderplatz in about 35 minutes. If you are traveling light, it’s a cost effective way to reach your destination.
And if you don’t want to take the train, you can take the TXL bus to Beusselstraße and then catch the S-Bahn S41 or S42 line into Alexanderplatz.
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Berlin Schönefeld Airport (SXF)
For those arriving at Berlin Schönefeld Airport, here are the most popular transportation options to reach Alexanderplatz:
Regional Train (RB or RE)
The most simple and cheapest transport from Schönefeld Airport to Alexanderplatz is by the regional train. The train station is right underneath the airport terminal, right next to the signs. Regular trains run and it takes around 30 minutes. RB or RE trains heading towards Berlin Hauptbahnhof (Central Station) will also do the trick, and you will easily be able to change to an S-Bahn line (train) that will take you to Alexanderplatz.
S-Bahn
If you would rather take the S-Bahn directly from Schönefeld Airport to Alexanderplatz, though the S9 train takes you directly to the city center. Although a tad faster than the RM and RE trains, it’s still a little faster and can be a tad more crowded as locals as well as tourists prefer this option.
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Tips on Berlin’s Public Transportation System
First the system of Berlin’s public transportation can be daunting to get around its system if not in the home. Here are some essential tips to help you navigate with ease:
Buy a Ticket
Before climbing on a bus, train or tram, check you have the correct ticket. Tickets are sold at ticket machines in the airport, or at the station. As common as they are, ticket inspections happen and it’s important you’re never without your ticket.
Validate Your Ticket
Don’t forget to validate your ticket once you have it. If you have a yellow or blue ticket, you will need to stamp your ticket at a train or platform validation machine in order to make it valid for as long as you remain on your trip. If caught by a ticket inspector, failure to validate your ticket can lead to a nasty fine.
Use the BVG App
Berlin’s public transportation system navigated via the BVG app is an incredibly handy tool. It gives you real time information about train and bus timetables, directions and maps. In addition to purchasing and storing digital tickets on the app, you can keep your travel experience even more streamlined.
S-Bahn and U-Bahn Lines are known.
The S-Bahn and U-Bahn lines are essentially Berlin’s backbone of the administrative and transportation network. Get to know the difference lines and where they go. These things will help you to plan your route, maintain a record of where you have been and then knowing which direction to go to find where you want to be.
Check for Service Updates
Public transportation in Berlin can sometimes have some service disruption and that is because of maintenance or other reasons. If you’re travelling, make sure check for any service updates before you head out, as there may be delays to your journey. This information is available on the app or on the BVG website.
Conclusion
Once you know your options, Alexanderplatz is as easy to get to as traveling from Berlin Airport. Once you arrive in Berlin, all of the options at your disposal for reaching your final destination are illuminated: whether you opt for the speedy yet expensive taxi, or the cheaper but slower public transport, Berlin’s properly connected transport system will get you there in no time. You’ll be roaming around in the vibrant streets of Alexanderplatz in a jiffy if you remember to plan in advance, buy your tickets and get to know the city’s transportation network.
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