Transfer to/from - Berlin Brandenburg airport (BER)

Transportation

Taxi

The north and south taxi ranks for arriving passengers are located in front of Terminal 1 on level E0. Passengers departing on a flight are dropped off by taxi at level E1, directly in front of the check-in counters. The journey time to the city centre is approximately 30 minutes.

Passengers requiring a special taxi (suitable for disabled users, with a child seat or large capacity) should contact an APCOA staff member at the respective taxi ranks.

Make sure to board a vehicle marked as a taxi only at the designated ranks. Outside these areas, there is a risk of encountering fraudulent providers.

Car-sharing

Services operate from car park P4, 24 hours a day. Depending on the company, fees are charged by distance or time. Providers include MILES, Bolt, Sixt Share, and Free2move.

Rent a Car

Train

The Airport Express (FEX) and regional trains from Deutsche Bahn (Tel +49 30 2970) run between Berlin Central Station and the station beneath Terminal 1, on level U2, several times per hour. The journey takes 30 minutes and costs €4.70.

S-Bahn Berlin trains S9 and S45 (Tel +49 30 2974 3333) run every 20 minutes, with a fare of €3.80.

In addition, the Intercity BER T1-2 connects the airport with the cities of Chemnitz, Dresden, Elsterwerda, Berlin, Oranienburg and Rostock several times a day.

Airport Express (FEX)
Route: Berlin Hauptbahnhof - Gesundbrunnen - Ostkreuz - BER T1-2
Frequency: every 30 minutes

RE8
Route: Wismar - Wittenberge - Neustadt (Dosse) - Nauen - Berlin (Spandau - Zoologischer Garten - Hauptbahnhof - Friedrichstrasse - Alexanderplatz - Ostbahnhof - Ostkreuz) - BER T1-2
Frequency: every hour

RB22
Route: Potsdam (Griebnitzsee - Hauptbahnhof - Park Sanssouci - Golm) - Saarmund - Ludwigsfelde - BER T1-2 - Königs Wusterhausen
Frequency: every hour

RB23
Route: Potsdam (Golm - Hauptbahnhof) - Berlin (Wannsee - Charlottenburg - Zoologischer Garten - Hauptbahnhof - Friedrichstrasse - Alexanderplatz - Ostbahnhof - Ostkreuz) - BER T1-2
Frequency: every hour

RB24 Nord
Route: (Eberswalde Hauptbahnhof - Melchow - Biesenthal - Rüdnitz - Bernau - Berlin-Hohenschönhausen) - Berlin (Lichtenberg - Ostkreuz - Schöneweide) - BER T1-2
Frequency: every hour

RB24 Süd
Route: Wündsdorf-Waldstadt - BER T1-2
Frequency: every hour

RB32
Route: Oranienburg - Berlin (Hohenschönhausen - Lichtenberg - Ostkreuz - Schöneweide) - BER T1-2
Frequency: every hour

S9
Route: Berlin (Spandau - Charlottenburg - Zoologischer Garten - Hauptbahnhof - Friedrichstrasse - Alexanderplatz - Ostbahnhof - Warschauer Strasse - Treptower Park - Schöneweide - Adlershof) - BER T1-2
Frequency: every 20 min.

S45
Route: Berlin (Südkreuz - Schöneweide - Adlershof) - BER T1-2
Frequency: every 20 min.

Express Buses

Buses X7 and X71 run every 5–10 minutes between Rudow underground station and the Arrivals level (E0) of Terminal 1. The fare is €4.30 and the journey takes 13 min.

Additionally, bus BER2 connects the terminal with Potsdam Central Station in 55 min. (€10.30), several times per day.

Buses in Berlin

For services that only reach Schönefeld, you will need to take the S9 or S45 trains to access the terminals. Buses that reach the airport drop passengers off in front of Terminal 1 at the Arrivals level (E0).

163
Route: S Schöneweide - S Adlershof - S Grünau - S Schönefeld
Frequency: every 20 min.

164
Route: S Köpenick - S Adlershof - S Schönefeld
Frequency: every 20 min.

171
Route: U Hermannplatz - S Sonnenallee - S+U Neukölln - U Grenzallee - U Rudow - S Schönefeld
Frequency: every 20 min.

263
Route: S Grünau - BER T1
Frequency: every 60 min.

735
Route: Königs Wusterhausen - A10 Center - Wildau - BER T1
Frequency: every hour

736
Route: Königs Wusterhausen - S Wildau - BER T1
Frequency: every hour

743
Route: S Lichtenrade - S Wassmannsdorf
Frequency: every hour

744
Route: Gropiusstadt, Gesundheitszentrum - Grossziethen - U Rudow - S Schönefeld
Frequency: every 20 min.

Night Buses

N7
Route: U Rathaus Spandau - U Hermannplatz - U Rudow - S Schönefeld - BER T1
Frequency: every 30 min.

N7X
Route: S+U Zoologischer Garten - U Berliner Strasse - U Alt-Tempelhof - S Schönefeld - BER T1
Frequency: every 15 min.

N36
Route: Königs Wusterhausen - Wildau - BER T1
Frequency: every hour

N60
Route: S+U Alexanderplatz - S Treptower Park - S Schönefeld - BER T1
Frequency: every 30 min.

More information on public transport

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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