Introduction

Therefore, you’ve arrived in Berlin, flying with the intention of discovering this historical and alive city, but now you have a problem: how to get from the airport to Berlin city center? Don’t worry! This article will give you detailed information for getting around in different ways, helping you ensure your transportation is as easy as possible.

1. Taxi

The use of a taxi from Berlin’s airport to the city center is advisable whether by virtue of ornery luggage or sheer laziness. Taxi service is easily accessible immediately outside the arrival’s terminal. Stick to the official sites where taxi should be rented from in order to avoid being trapped in an unregistered car.

Be sure that the taxi service in Berlin is controlled by the local authorities. The approximate cost from the airport to the city centre is approximately € 40 – € 50 approximately. But there might be extra charges for every bag or for travel at night time.

2. Public Transportation

2.1. S-Bahn (Train)

This network of rail essentially offers an S-Bahn train that takes one to the heart of the city at a relatively low cost. The stations of S-Bahn are signposted in the airport, the train station is often situated underneath or next to the terminal.

Upon arrival at the station, get a ticket at the ticketing machines or at the counters. Before getting aboard with the train, endorse your ticket in the machines or use the ticket machines that check the electronic tickets.

Both S-Bahn lines S9 and S45 will give you a straight connection from both of the Berlin airports (Tegel and Schönefeld) into the city center. Depending on the location it is approximately a 30-45 minutes trip.

2.2. U-Bahn (Subway)

The U-Bahn is also perfect to travel from the airport to the city center of Munich. However, the U-Bahn does have transfers and this Madrid transport is integrated throughout Berlin that is why getting to you final destination is easy.

Sabere eine der beiden U-Bahn Stationen innerhalb des Flughafens zu finden und ein Ticket zu kaufen. As with the S-Bahn, check you ticket before getting on the train.

The U-Bahn lines differ depending on the airport:

Whether you are at Tegel Airport, catch the bus TXL to Beusselstraße then connect to the U-Bahn U9 to Osloer Straße. This line will lead you directly into the guts of this city.

If you are at Schönefeld Airport, the S-Bahn lines S9 and S45 to Ostkreuz or Treptower Park, respectively, then to the U-Bahn.

If you’re at Tegel Airport, take the bus TXL to Beusselstraße, then change to U-Bahn line U9 going to Osloer Straße. This line will lead you right into the centre of the city.

If you are at Schönefeld Airport, you will have to take the S- Bahn number S9 or s 45 and alight at Ostkreuz uv treptower Parke S- Bahn station, then take the appropriate U-Bahn line.

2.3. Bus

If you are considering a low cost method of transport, then taking a bus from the airport into the town center is also very cheap. The buses are readily available adjacent to the terminal, and there are signs directing the clients.

In Tegel there is one bus number TXL which can take you directly into the city center, the bus stops near key attractions such as Alexanderplatz, Unter den Linden, and even the Brandenburg Gate.

It is possible to get the buses at Schönefeld Airport depending with the destination you wish to get to. The best option to determine the right bus is by looking at the information boards of by asking information desk staff at the airport.

3. Car Rental

If one is in a position to drive himself around, then one opts to hire a car as that would also save him/her some cash. There are fixed desks of most of the large car rental companies, so it will be easy for you to be picked from the airport as well as dropped.

Of course it is important to remember that Berlin has a well developed public transport and good car access. Before deciding on the rental car consider the parking cost among other costs, traffic density as well as parking space of your accommodation.

4. Shuttle Service

For someone who doesn’t have the time to think about how to navigate public transportation a shuttle service is always convenient. Numerous private transfer services are available and include convenient and cheap shared or private options right to your accommodation.

Make sure that the shuttle service phủ preferably you order it with your flight number and choose the location of your pick up. They say it ensures a timely pick up at the airport which makes your arrival as smooth as a butter.

5. Tips for a Smooth Journey

Prior planning is very crucial when it comes to transport and it deems appropriate to do a thorough research with an aim of identifying transport mode that meet your need and budget.

Talk into known-enemy and/or consider getting a Berlin WelcomeCard which is an unlimited transportation pass that is combined with offers for discounts and free entrances to many attractions.

By the way, you should know that most Berlin taxi drivers take both cash and most common credit cards, but it would not hurt to keep some cash with you.

Utilize a good map or a navigation application to study routes and means of getting around.

Using public transport should be respected with thinking about periods when many people are going to work (in the morning) and many are leaving work (in the evening), especially in working days. Cars have to be shared during rush hours on the train and the bus.

One has to always check the schedule or any closures if you are to travel at odd hours of the night/fetching a taxi late at night.

When planning your trip always factor where you are going and choose the best, convenient and affordable means of transport.

You may wish to get a Berlin WelcomeCard that give you free travel on the public transport and free or discounted entry to many of Berlin’s leading attractions.

Please remember that most of the taxi drivers in Berlin expect cash with it most of the credit and debit cards though not all.

As a last resort, use an installed and effective navigation application or map to get to know the directions and possible routes.

When using public transport, it is important to avoid peak traffic hours most probably during the weekdays. Trains as well as buses might be packed during rush hours.

Conclusion

The various means of transport available for Berlin Airport transport make it very easy to get to the city center. Regardless of the mode that one has chosen- a taxi, public transport, car rental or a shuttle service the decision will depend on the choice of the traveler, his pocket and the access to the mode.

Using this detailed guide, you will understand your options and how to begin your Berlin experience successfully. So it is time to enjoy walking through the rich colors streets, learn the history, be interested in and impressed with the special atmosphere of Berlin!