Berlin is Germany's vibrant capital and largest city, renowned for its turbulent history, world-class museums, state-of-the-art art scene, and legendary nightlife. From the remnants of the Berlin Wall to the grandeur of the Brandenburg Gate, the city seamlessly blends its complex past with an innovative, forward-looking spirit. Berlin stands as one of Europe's most culturally rich and diverse metropolises.
- Public
- Excellent BVG network covers all of Berlin 24/7
- Taxi
- Yellow taxis reliable; Uber and Free Now also operate
- Rental
- Unnecessary in the city; useful for Brandenburg day trips
- Walking
- Mitte, Prenzlauer Berg and Kreuzberg are very walkable
Transport at a glance
Airport transfers
Getting from the airport to your accommodation.
- Taxi
- €55-65, 35-45 min to city center
- Taxi Info
- Yellow taxis available outside arrivals hall, fixed rate to central Berlin
- Shuttle
- €25-35 via shared transfer services like GetTransfer
- Shuttle Info
- Book online in advance, meets at arrivals
- Bus
- €3.80, S-Bahn S9 or regional express RE7 to Hauptbahnhof
- Bus Info
- S-Bahn from Terminal 1/2, trains every 30 minutes
- Private
- €70-100, pre-booked car service
- Private Info
- Book online at least 24 hours in advance
Local transport
Getting around the city.
Bus
BVG buses cover the whole city, €2.90 per ride or €8.60 day pass
Alternatives
U-Bahn, S-Bahn, tram, bicycle sharing via Nextbike/DB
Taxis & rideshare
What to expect from taxis and apps.
- Regular
- €4.00 base fare + €2.10/km
- Apps
- Free Now, Uber, Bolt
- App Names
- Free Now, Uber, Bolt
- Typical Fare
- €8-15 for average city ride
Intercity travel
Getting between cities and regions.
Bus
Flixbus from €5 to Hamburg, Munich, etc.
Shared
BlaBlaCar available for budget intercity travel
Flights
Domestic flights from Berlin BER from €30
Private
Car hire from €30/day from Sixt, Europcar, Hertz
Transportation details
Full breakdown of how to get around.
Berlin has one of Europe's best public transport networks, operated by BVG (Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe). The U-Bahn (metro), S-Bahn (suburban rail), trams, and buses cover the entire city 24/7, making a car unnecessary for tourists.
Airports
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Useful apps
Download before you arrive.
BVG Fahrinfo
Official BVG app for journey planning and ticket purchase
Free Now
Taxi and ride-sharing app operating in Berlin
Nextbike
Bicycle sharing scheme with 5,000 bikes at 750 stations
Transport tips
Travel smarter, not harder.
Buy a day pass (Tageskarte) at €8.60 for unlimited BVG travel
The WelcomeCard includes transport + museum discounts
Validate your ticket before boarding or face €60 fine
Bus 100 and 200 are scenic tourist routes through the city center
Night buses (Nachtbus) replace U-Bahn on weekends 1-4am