Guide to Transport to and around Berlin, Germany


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			Getting Around in Berlin, Germany

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By air:
Berlin has three airports all connected to the city by either train and/or bus.
Tegel: Most planes flying to Berlin arrive at this airport. The JetExpressBus TXL brings passengers to the Mitte suburb in the city centre. The journey should take 30 minutes, costing €3 approximately.
Templehof: Most German domestic flights arrive here as it is closest to the city centre. Bus #119 connects this airport to the city.
Schönefeld: Situated on the south-eastern side of the city, this airport serves flights mainly arriving from eastern Europe as well as the Middle East. Trains R4 and R5 from Zoo Station travel to the city approx every 30 minutes. The journey takes about half an hour and costs about €2. This train operates from 4.30am-11pm daily.

By train: Trains arriving into Berlin from Western Europe usually arrive into Ostbahnhof and Bahnhof Zoologischer Garten (Zoo Station). Those coming into the city from the east halt in Bahnhof Lichtenberg.

By bus: Buses coming from other cities within Germany, as well those from international countries finally stop in Zentraler Omnibus Bahnhof (ZOB).

Getting Around

By train Berlin’s transport system consists of two types of train you can avail of: the U-Bahn (underground) and the S-Bahn (suburban) trains. 9 underground lines, along with 15 suburban lines make it the city’s most efficient mode of transport. Trains run from 4am until sometime between 12am and 1am.

By bus: For all those areas unreachable by train, a bus is sure to bring you there. The main train stations are also connected by feeder buses running between them. The best thing about getting on one of Berlin’s public buses is that they are great way to sightsee, particularly bus No 100.

By tram: Trams only operate in the eastern districts of the city.

By ferry: BVG (Berlin Verkehrsbetriebe – who operate Berlin’s public transport) also have several ferry services, namely the Kladow to Wannsee journey which is another great way to sightsee on public transport.

By bicycle: Berlin is very cycle friendly, and its a good way to get to know the city - there are specially marked bike lanes everywhere. There are also plenty of bike rental shops.

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