Transfer to/from - Berlin Brandenburg airport (BER)

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Public transportation services, licensed taxis and rideshare, private transfer companies and car rental services in 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.

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Latest updates: November 20, 2025

Transportation Tips to/from the airport

Some of these tips may seem obvious, but they are worth keeping in mind when traveling to or from the airport, especially if you are using public transportation.

1 - To the airport: leave a little earlier than usually recommended. If you take a taxi or a private car service, allow for rush hour traffic, demonstrations, strikes or events that could delay your trip. It always helps to check the local news before you leave.

If you book a shared shuttle, keep the company's contact number handy in case the pickup is late. These services usually confirm a scheduled pickup time in advance.

If you use public transportation (bus or train), check the schedules (weekends and holidays usually have less frequent service), whether you need to transfer, and how to pay the fare (a transit card, or cash to the driver). These details seem obvious, but knowing them ahead of time can save you from a delay that could cause problems.

If you drive a rental car to the airport, check where to return it. Many airports have a dedicated rental car return area.

2 - From the airport: this part is less stressful, since there is no risk of missing a flight. At worst, you will reach your hotel or meeting point a little later than planned.

Once you leave the plane, collect your baggage and complete any required arrival procedures. Then follow the signs for ground transportation or ask airport staff.

Check bus and train schedules in advance if you arrive late at night, since not all services run 24 hours. The same applies to taxis. If you plan to use a ride-hailing app such as Uber, have it ready on your phone to contact the driver.

If you booked a private transfer, a driver will usually be waiting for you with a sign. If you are renting a car, booking in advance gives you more peace of mind. Rental counters are usually located in the arrivals hall.

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