Berlin airport to city centre
Prices and journey times checked 2026-11-10. Always confirm with the operator before you travel.
Berlin Brandenburg (BER) is the only airport, south-east of the city and about 25 km from Hauptbahnhof.
How long it takes and how often
The FEX airport express takes about 25 minutes to Hauptbahnhof. S9 and S85 also stop at the airport, every 20 minutes.
Options and prices
- ABC single ticket to BER: about 5.00 EUR, about 5.20 EUR from 2027
- Deutschlandticket works on the S-Bahn and regional trains
- Taxi to the centre: about 55 to 60 EUR
- Express buses X7, X71 and BER2 (BER2 costs extra)
Where to buy tickets
- Ticket machines in Terminal 1 on level E0 (baggage claim and bus stops), U1 and the U2 platforms
- DB travel centre on level U1, about 07:00 to 22:00. Staffed ticket shops on levels E0 and U1
- Apps: DB Navigator, BVG or VBB Bus & Bahn. Buy a zone ABC ticket
- FEX, S-Bahn and regional trains: Not possible on board
- X7 and X71 buses: tickets from the driver, cashless only
- BER2 bus to Potsdam: ticket only on the bus, with a surcharge
Once you arrive
- Metro and tram in Berlin
- Trains from Berlin
- Tips and apps for Berlin
- Berlin to Prague by Train: The Ultimate Travel Guide (2026)
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from Berlin airport to the city centre?
Berlin Brandenburg (BER) is the only airport, south-east of the city and about 25 km from Hauptbahnhof. The FEX airport express takes about 25 minutes to Hauptbahnhof. S9 and S85 also stop at the airport, every 20 minutes.
How much does it cost to get from Berlin airport to the centre?
ABC single ticket to BER: about 5.00 EUR, about 5.20 EUR from 2027. Deutschlandticket works on the S-Bahn and regional trains. Taxi to the centre: about 55 to 60 EUR. Express buses X7, X71 and BER2 (BER2 costs extra).
Where do I buy tickets at Berlin airport?
Ticket machines in Terminal 1 on level E0 (baggage claim and bus stops), U1 and the U2 platforms DB travel centre on level U1, about 07:00 to 22:00. Staffed ticket shops on levels E0 and U1 Apps: DB Navigator, BVG or VBB Bus & Bahn. Buy a zone ABC ticket FEX, S-Bahn and regional trains: Not possible on board X7 and X71 buses: tickets from the driver, cashless only BER2 bus to Potsdam: ticket only on the bus, with a surcharge
Any tips for the airport transfer in Berlin?
BER is in zone C. Use a zone ABC ticket for the airport, not just AB.