Introduction
Welcome to Berlin! Whether you have just landed at any of Berlin’s airports and are wondering how you’re going to navigate your way into central Berlin, then you are in the right place. In this guide, you will discover many transportation choices, their prices and some tips that would help you have an amazing trip.
The cost Effective ways of getting from Berlin Airport to the City Center
1. By Train
Public transport with a focus on the trains are the main means of transport in Berlin. If you have arrived at either Berlin Tegel Airport or Berlin Schönefeld Airport then you can take Regional Bahn to get to the city centre.
If you get to Berlin Tegel Airport you can take the TXL bus to Berlin Hauptbahnhof which is the main railway station. After that continue to S-Bahn or U-Bahn to get to the specific station of your choice. The trip from Tegel to the main city takes roughly half an hour of time.
However, if you arrive at Berlin Schönefeld Airport you might also take the regional train (RE7, RB14), or the Airport Express (RE4) which link you directly to Berlin City. What I most like about these trains are the fact that they are so often and the time I spend in the train is 30-40 min.
2. By Bus
That is why an additional option is using a bus to get to the place of treatment. Buses are available at both airports and help in getting to other parts of the city.
Previously, TXL bus mentioned toward Berlin Tegel Airport is also one of the best options since it directly leads passengers to Berlin Hauptbahnhof. Moreover, X9 bus help to get to Zoologischer Garten faster than with BVG buses which is a significant transport junction in Berlin.
For the transport from Berlin Schönefeld Airport there is the SXF1 bus, which leads to the nearby station of U-Bahn Rudow. From there you can go further on using the U-Bahn network.
3. By Taxi
However, if personally driven services are your cup of tea, both airports in Berlin offer an unending supply of taxis. Local taxis are to be found at the taxi ranks that are marked outside the terminals.
Taxis in Berlin meet the high standards set by the government and follow all the legal requirments very closely. However, what you ought to know is that getting from the airport into the city centre can still be costly, more so when it is during rush hour or during a festive season.
4. By Ride-Sharing
Taxi services are also common popular apps such as Uber are also easily found in Berlin. E-hailing app on a Smartphone can be used to make a request for a car from the airport to the city centre. This option is very comfortable, and is usually cheaper than specific taxi services or company taxis.
5. By Rental Car
If you love to drive the car yourself, then it makes sense to rent a car at the airport. Both Berlin Tegel and Berlin Schönefeld have hire car companies for those willing to hire cars for their stay.
On the other hand, manned parking is not easy for drivers, and particularly for those who are not conversant with the city center. It is safe to evaluate where exactly to park in advance, whether there are certain rules or even fees for parking in certain areas.
Tips for a Smooth Journey
Here are a few additional tips to ensure a stress-free journey from the airport to the city center:
An indication that one should look at the bus times in advance is when one arrives during the night or on weekends because services might be scarce.
However there is boom in airport Luggage Storage services so it is better to utilize one of the many Luggage Storage shops available in the airport before heading on to the downtown area.
There are however certain transports that do not accept cash, be sure to have some local currency (Euro) or a credit card.
If you have no idea about the way or mean of transport, one can ask the airport personnel, or seek advice from the information desk.
Ensure that you take time to check with the public transport operators on their timetable, maybe if you arrive late at night or on a weekend which might mean that some buses will not be coming around as frequently as they would mid- week.
If you are carrying bulky luggage then you should leave them at the airport luggage storage services, or any convenient sights en route to the city centre.
I had hoped to pay my way around with cash however most modes of transport do not accept this-payment and it is advisable to always carry some local currency (Euro) or a credit card accepted in Germany.
To ask information about the best way or the most convenient mode of transitory, you may not hesitate to approach anybody on the airport or go to the information desk.
Conclusion
Transportation from the airports to the Berlin city center is easy and quite flexible with more than one reasonable way. When deciding with the means of transport to use; train, bus, taxi, ride hailing or rental car, each has its benefits in accordance to the users wants and requirements.
More specifically, it is useful to regard certain recommended business travel tips, including the need to always determine in advance the ways of moving from one place to another, and it is rather advisable to choose the means of transport that is cheap, comfortable and fast. Here, you’ll find all the necessary tips and information that will help you easily transfer from the airport to the lively center of Berlin.
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