How to Get from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Berlin Hauptbahnhof
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) is 28.6 km southeast of Berlin Hauptbahnhof. Travel times range from 23 minutes by direct Flughafen-Express train to 45 minutes by S-Bahn or about 35-50 minutes by road.
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- Use only the official taxi rank outside Arrivals; ignore touts inside the terminal offering cheap taxis.
- Make sure the taxi meter starts at €4.30 plus the €1.50 airport surcharge; if it is already running, ask the driver to restart.
- Buy VBB tickets before boarding from machines or official apps; paper tickets must be stamped before travel.
- Ride-hailing pick-up is only at the Ride App Pick Up zone at Terminal 1, level E0; drivers elsewhere may be illegal.
Frequently Asked Questions
The direct Flughafen-Express FEX takes about 23 minutes and runs every 15 minutes from early morning to late evening.
The cheapest public transport is the FEX or S-Bahn S9 with a VBB Berlin ABC single ticket at €5.00. Both trains depart from the airport station under Terminal 1.
Yes, official taxi ranks outside Arrivals at T1/T2 operate 24/7. Night fare is the same meter plus a €1.50 airport surcharge.
VBB ticket machines and DB/BVG apps accept cards. Berlin taxis generally accept card payment, but ask the driver before the trip.
A pre-booked private transfer or official taxi offers door-to-door service and space for luggage. The FEX also has luggage areas and is cheaper at €5.00 per person.
The S9 runs every 30 minutes on Friday/Saturday and Saturday/Sunday nights per VBB. Otherwise FEX runs from early morning to late evening.
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