Berlin's public transportation system consists of bus and tram routes subways, electric trains, river ferries and taxis. All information about transport in Berlin can be found at website.
Buses (single and double decker double deckers). Bus traffic is around the clock: during the day, routes No. 100-399 connect the center with the outskirts, at night - No. 1-26 and No. 30-97. Metrobuses (M11-M85) connect metro and electric train stations. For tourists, several routes (No. 100 and 200) have been laid along the main sights of the city.
Trams. Routes numbered from 12 to 68 connect the districts of Treptow, Weißensee, Pankow, Wedding, and others. Routes M1 to M17 (metro trams) connect metro stations.
The metro (U-Bahn) in Berlin consists of over 170 stations. It operates from 4:00 a.m. until 1:00 a.m. On weekends (Friday night to Sunday), it operates 24 hours a day.
S-Bahn (commuter trains) — 15 lines with 170 stations, serving as a kind of extension to the metro. Operates from 4:30 AM to 1:30 AM, and runs 24/7 on weekends.
River ferries - 6 routes (F) on the Spree, F10-12 of which operate all year round.
Taxi — you can order a car by phone, all the necessary information can be found on website.
Prices for public transport in Berlin
It depends on the route. There are three fare zones — A, B, and C (depending on the distance from the city center). Payment is universal and valid across all types of public transport (using passes and tickets).
The ticket price depends on the fare zone and type. For example, an Einzelfahrschein is a single-use ticket costing 3.80–4.70 EUR (depending on the zone). A 4-ride ticket costs 11.60 EUR.
A Fahrschein für Kurzstrecken — a short-distance ticket (3 metro stations or 6 stops on surface transport in Berlin) costs 2.60 EUR. A daily ticket (Tageskarte) can be purchased for 10.60–11.60 EUR (depending on the zone) and is valid until 3:00 a.m. the next day. Group day tickets (for up to 5 people) cost 33.30 EUR.
The fine for traveling without a ticket is 60 EUR. Tourists are advised to pay for Berlin transport using tourist cards:
The Berlin CityTourCard costs from 22.90, 26.50, 33.50 EUR (depending on the zone) for 2, 3, and 5 days respectively. It also provides discounts from 15% to 50% on visits to various attractions.
Berlin WelcomeCard — 26.00, 36.00, 49.00 EUR for 2, 3, and 5 days respectively. The card offers up to 50% discounts on attractions and selected cafés, as well as a free city map with public transport routes.
