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How to Get from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to City Centre

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Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)

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Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to city centre — fastest to cheapest: 1. FEX (Airport Express): 30 minutes to Berlin Hauptbahnhof, €4.40 single. Every 30 min, 4:30am-1am. 2. RE7 / RB14 regional trains: 25-35 min to Hauptbahnhof, €4.40. Every 30 min combined. 3. S-Bahn S9: 45-55 min to Friedrichstraße / Hauptbahnhof via S+U-Bahn transfers, €4.40. Every 20 min, 4am-1am. 4. S-Bahn S45: 30-45 min west route. 5. BVG Bus X7 / X71: 30 min to U7 metro Rudow, €4.40. 6. Taxi: 30-45 min, €45-65. 7. Uber/Bolt: €30-50. Distance: 24 km southeast of Berlin centre. Currency: Euro. Tickets: BVG Tarif ABC €4.40 single (covers all train + S-Bahn + bus from airport). 24h ABC ticket €10.60. Best option: FEX or RE7 train — fastest + best value. S-Bahn S9 if hotel near U-Bahn station S+U-Bahn network access.

Berlin Brandenburg Airport BER terminal
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)

FEX Airport Express — fastest

  • Duration: 30 minutes airport to Berlin Hauptbahnhof.
  • Frequency: every 30 minutes.
  • Hours: 4:30am-1am daily.
  • Price: €4.40 single. ABC zone ticket valid for the journey.
  • Where to board: Bahnhof Flughafen BER (below airport, signs from arrivals).
  • Stops: direct to Berlin Hauptbahnhof + Berlin Ostkreuz + Berlin Gesundbrunnen.
  • Tickets: BVG/VBB machines (English).
  • WiFi onboard: some trains.
  • Operator: Deutsche Bahn (DB) Regio.
  • Note: “FEX” branded but technically RE9. Same price as regular regional.

RE7 + RB14 regional trains

  • Duration: 25-35 minutes to Hauptbahnhof.
  • Routes: RE7 (Senftenberg-Berlin-Wismar), RB14 (Falkenberg-Berlin-Nauen).
  • Frequency: each every hour. Combined every 30 min.
  • Hours: 4am-1am.
  • Price: €4.40 (same ABC zone ticket).
  • Stops: Friedrichstraße, Hauptbahnhof, Spandau, Potsdam (RE7).
  • Where to board: Bahnhof Flughafen BER (same as FEX).
  • Pros: faster than FEX to some stations + same price.
  • Tickets: machines + DB app.
  • Best for: Friedrichstraße/Spandau-bound, or RE7 if continuing to Potsdam.

S-Bahn S9 + S45

  • S-Bahn S9: Berlin Friedrichstraße via Ostkreuz. 45-55 min. €4.40.
  • S-Bahn S45: Berlin Südkreuz (south). 30-45 min. €4.40.
  • Frequency: S9 every 20 min. S45 every 20 min.
  • Hours: 4am-1am.
  • Where to board: S-Bahn station at airport.
  • Pros: direct to S+U-Bahn network. Connects to U-Bahn lines.
  • Cons: slower than FEX/RE7.
  • Tickets: BVG machines + app. ABC zone ticket €4.40.
  • Best for: hotels near S-Bahn ring or U-Bahn stations connected to S-Bahn.

Buses + alternative

  • BVG Bus X7: airport → U-Bahn Rudow (U7). 30 min, €4.40.
  • BVG Bus X71: airport → S-Bahn Schöneweide. 25 min, €4.40.
  • BVG Night Bus N7 + N72: airport overnight. 30-40 min, €4.40.
  • Schönefeld Express (RE5): from old Schönefeld terminal (some flights still). 30 min Hauptbahnhof.
  • Buses generally slower than trains: use only if hotel directly on bus route.

Taxi + Uber/Bolt

  • Duration: 30-45 minutes.
  • Taxi metered: €45-65 to Berlin Mitte/centre.
  • Where to board: taxi rank outside Arrivals.
  • Surcharges: +€2 airport supplement. Late-night/Sundays/holidays surcharges.
  • Uber: €30-50.
  • Bolt: €25-45. Often cheapest.
  • FreeNow: taxi-booking app.
  • Pre-booked transfer (Welcome Pickups, Suntransfers): €40-65 with driver waiting.
  • Family of 4: Uber XL €50-75 cheaper than 4× FEX (€17.60). Wait — taxi €45 cheaper for 4-person trip.
  • Avoid: unmarked taxis inside terminal — illegal.

BER airport layout

  • Opened October 31, 2020: after 9-year delays. Replaced Tegel + Schönefeld.
  • Single main terminal: T1.
  • Schönefeld separate: some low-cost flights still use the older Schönefeld terminal (T5 — closed November 2023, may reopen).
  • Free WiFi: 1 hour.
  • Lounges: Lufthansa Senator + Business, Aspire Lounges.
  • Hotels: Steigenberger Airport Hotel BER (in terminal).
  • Rail station underground: 5-min walk from arrivals.
  • Apps: BER official, BVG, DB Navigator, FlixBus.

From Berlin centre back to BER

  • Allow extra time: 2 hours airport before EU departure. 3 hours intercontinental.
  • FEX from Hauptbahnhof: 30 min, €4.40.
  • RE7 from Friedrichstraße: 25-35 min, €4.40.
  • S-Bahn S9 from Friedrichstraße: 45-55 min, €4.40.
  • Taxi from centre: 30-45 min, €45-65.
  • Pre-book Uber/Bolt: save €5-10.
  • Strike days: Bahn strikes occasional. S-Bahn + buses run.

Tips + scams

  • BVG ABC zone ticket €4.40: covers ALL airport transit options (FEX, RE7, S9, buses).
  • 24h ABC ticket €10.60: better value if multiple journeys.
  • BVG day pass €9.90: includes Berlin AB zones (city) but NOT airport.
  • Berlin WelcomeCard: €25 48h includes airport ABC + Berlin transport + 30+ attraction discounts.
  • Avoid: unmarked “private” taxis inside terminal — illegal.
  • Pickpockets at Hauptbahnhof: Berlin has medium pickpocket rate. Watch valuables.
  • Apps: BVG (Berlin transit), DB Navigator (Deutsche Bahn), Citymapper, FlixBus.
  • Late-night gaps: trains close 1am, restart 4am. Night buses run all night. Or taxi/Uber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cheapest BER to Berlin?

FEX, RE7, RB14, S9, S45, X7, X71 — all €4.40 single (ABC zone ticket). All same price. Choose by destination + speed. Cheapest is BVG day ticket €10.60 if multiple journeys.

How long Berlin airport to centre?

FEX express 30 min to Hauptbahnhof. RE7/RB14 25-35 min. S-Bahn S9 45-55 min. Taxi 30-45 min (traffic). All trains €4.40.

BER taxi price?

€45-65 metered to Berlin centre + €2 airport surcharge. Uber €30-50. Bolt €25-45 (often cheapest). Pre-booked transfer €40-65 fixed.

BER 24 hours?

Airport open 24h. Trains close 1am, restart 4am. BVG night buses N7 + N72 run all night €4.40. Taxi/Uber 24/7 €30-65.

Schönefeld vs BER?

Same airport now. BER opened October 2020 replacing Tegel + Schönefeld. Old Schönefeld terminal (T5) may operate some low-cost flights occasionally. Most flights now BER T1.

Berlin WelcomeCard worth it?

Yes — €25/48h includes airport ABC + Berlin transport + 30+ attraction discounts. Better than separate tickets. Berlin City Tour Card cheaper alternative €18.90 (covers all of Berlin).

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Last reviewed: April 2026
Author: Kir Rud, Grandgo editorial
Sources consulted: official tourism authorities, government health and law publications, peer-reviewed travel references. This article is for informational purposes; for formal advice, consult the relevant authority.

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