The public transportation system in Germany is well-developed and runs like clockwork. It includes metro, suburban trains, buses, and trams. You can check the schedules directly at the transportation stations, but generally, there are no significant delays here.
Types of Public Transportation Tickets
- Monthly pass for all types of transportation - 40 EUR
- Single ticket for all types of transportation, valid for 2 hours from the time of purchase - 2 EUR
- Kurzstreckentarif ticket, allowing travel for up to six stops on buses or three stops on the metro or suburban train - 1.5 EUR for one ticket and 4.5 EUR for four tickets
- One-day ticket - 7.5 EUR
- Group ticket (two adults, three children) for one day - 12 EUR
- Group ticket (two adults, three children) for one week - 20 EUR
- WelcomeCard, which allows one adult and three children to use all types of transportation and provides free or 50% discounted access to museums, theaters, and tours - 8 EUR for one day, 15 EUR for two days
When paying for transportation in Germany, keep in mind that:
- All tickets can be purchased at special ticket machines at transportation stations.
- Tickets should be validated in the red machines on the platform.
- The metro starts operating at 4:00 am and ends between midnight and 1:00 am.
- Enter the bus through the front door and pay the fare to the driver.
- Schedules for suburban and long-distance trains are integrated into one system. Details can be found on the website.
Cabs are widespread in Germany and can be hired on the street. Or you can take one from a parking lot or call it by phone. The standard cost of a trip is 7 EUR. A kilometer of road usually costs 1 EUR plus 1.50 EUR for switching the meter on. Journeys shorter than 2 km and less than 5 minutes are charged separately. For women there are discounts after 8 p.m.
