Berlin Public Transport
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 (the cost is about 20 EUR for 1 day).
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.
The suburban trains (S-Bahn) in Berlin consist of 15 lines with 170 stations, serving as a complement to the metro. They operate from 4:30 a.m. until 1:30 a.m., and on weekends, they run 24 hours a day. (S-Bahn) in Berlin consist of 15 lines with 170 stations, serving as a complement to the metro. They operate from 4:30 a.m. until 1:30 a.m., and on weekends, they run 24 hours a day.
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
The prices for transportation in Berlin vary depending on the route and fare zones. There are three tariff zones: A, B, and C, which correspond to different distances from the city center. The fare is universal and valid across all modes of transport using passes and tickets.
The ticket price depends on the tariff zone and its type. For example, an Einzelfahrschein (single ticket) costs around 2.7-3.3 EUR (depending on the zone). A ticket for four trips costs 9 EUR.
Fahrschein für Kurzstrecken is a short-distance ticket that allows for a short trip (up to 3 metro stations or 6 stops on surface public transport in Berlin) and costs 1.6 EUR. A day ticket called Tageskarte can be purchased for around 6.9-7.4 EUR (depending on the zone), and it is valid until 3:00 a.m. the next day. Group day tickets for up to 5 people cost around 16.9-17.4 EUR.
Traveling without a ticket can result in a fine of 40 EUR. Tourists can consider paying for transportation in Berlin using tourist cards:
Berlin CityTourCard - costs from 17.5, 25.5, 33.5 EUR (depending on the zone) for 2, 3 and 5 days, respectively. In addition, this card provides a discount of 15 to 50% when visiting attractions.
Berlin WelcomeCard is available for 19.5 EUR, 27.5 EUR, and 35.5 EUR for 2, 3, and 5 days respectively. With this card, you can enjoy a 50% discount on visiting attractions and certain cafes, as well as receive a free city map with public transport routes.
