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How to Get from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Alexanderplatz

Berlin Brandenburg Airport is 25.5 km southeast of Alexanderplatz. Journey times range from about 30 minutes by express train to 40 minutes on the direct S-Bahn, or 31-50 minutes by car depending on traffic.

✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026 • 25.5 km road distance

Private Airport Transfer

Door-to-Door
31 mins •On Request
€55 - €70 (Per Vehicle)
Luggage: 2 Bags Free
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Exit baggage claim into Arrivals at Terminal 1 or 2.
  2. Look for your driver holding a name sign near the meeting point.
  3. Follow the driver to the reserved vehicle outside Arrivals.
  4. Ride directly to Alexanderplatz.
  5. Driver drops you at your hotel or street address.
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Official Airport Taxi

Metered Taxi
35 mins •24/7 at Ranks
€55 - €70 (Per Vehicle)
Luggage: 2 Bags Free
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Follow taxi signs to the official rank outside Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 Arrivals.
  2. Take a licensed taxi from the rank; ignore touts inside the terminal.
  3. Confirm the meter starts at the airport tariff and includes the €1.50 airport surcharge.
  4. Ride to Alexanderplatz.
  5. Pay by card or cash at the end.

FEX to Hauptbahnhof + S-Bahn to Alexanderplatz

Fastest by Rail
30 mins •Every 15 Mins
€5.00 / Person
Luggage: 2 Bags Free
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Follow signs to the Flughafen BER station below Terminal 1.
  2. Buy an ABC single ticket (€5.00) at a machine, BVG app, or DB app.
  3. Take the FEX towards Berlin Hauptbahnhof and ride about 23 minutes.
  4. Get off at Berlin Hauptbahnhof and change to an eastbound S-Bahn (S3, S5, S7 or S9) for three stops.
  5. Get off at Alexanderplatz.

S-Bahn S9 Direct to Alexanderplatz

Cheapest
40 mins •Every 20 Mins
€5.00 / Person
Luggage: 2 Bags Free
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Follow signs to the Flughafen BER S-Bahn station.
  2. Buy an ABC single ticket (€5.00) at a machine or in the app.
  3. Validate the paper ticket if it is not already time-stamped.
  4. Take the S9 towards Spandau.
  5. Get off at Alexanderplatz after about 40 minutes.

Regional Train via Ostkreuz

Eastern Berlin Route
30 mins •2 Trains / Hour
€5.00 / Person
Luggage: 2 Bags Free
How to take it step-by-step:
  1. Follow signs to the Flughafen BER station below Terminal 1.
  2. Buy an ABC single ticket (€5.00) at a machine or in the app.
  3. Take RB24 or RB32 towards Ostkreuz and ride about 20 minutes.
  4. Get off at Ostkreuz and change to a westbound S-Bahn (S3, S5, S7 or S9) towards Alexanderplatz.
  5. Get off at Alexanderplatz.

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⚠️ Important Local Taxi & Arrival Tips

  • Use only the official taxi rank outside Arrivals; ignore touts inside the terminal offering rides.
  • Make sure the taxi meter includes the €1.50 airport surcharge; drivers may try to add it separately.
  • Pay in euros and prefer card or confirm the exact fare before starting; unofficial drivers often claim their meter is broken.
  • Do not buy tickets from people near the platform; use station machines or the BVG/DB apps to avoid invalid old AB tickets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest way from BER to Alexanderplatz?

The S-Bahn S9 or any regional train (FEX/RB) costs €5.00 with a Berlin ABC single ticket. The S9 runs direct in about 40 minutes.

How long does it take from BER to Alexanderplatz?

By taxi or private transfer about 31-50 minutes depending on traffic. By S-Bahn S9 about 40 minutes; the FEX plus S-Bahn can take around 30 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Alexanderplatz?

Yes, the S-Bahn S9 runs directly from Flughafen BER station to Alexanderplatz about every 20 minutes. The FEX and regional trains require one change at Hauptbahnhof or Ostkreuz.

Do I need an ABC ticket to get from BER to Alexanderplatz?

Yes, BER is in fare zone C, so you need a Berlin ABC ticket. An AB ticket is not valid to the airport.

Are taxis available at BER at night?

Yes, official taxis are available at the ranks outside Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 24/7. The fare to Alexanderplatz is roughly €55-€70 plus waiting time.

Can I pay by card for the train ticket?

Yes, ticket machines, BVG and DB apps accept common credit/debit cards and contactless payment. Paper tickets from machines must be validated before travel unless already time-stamped.

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More transfers from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)

Museum Island · 24.9 km Berlin Mitte · 26.9 km Berlin Ostbahnhof · 23.5 km Prenzlauer Berg · 27.2 km Brandenburg Gate · 27.2 km Kreuzberg · 22.7 km Potsdamer Platz · 26.4 km Friedrichshain · 23.3 km Berlin Hauptbahnhof · 28.6 km Kurfürstendamm · 28.8 km

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