Practical Information
Transportation
Berlin has an efficient and easy to use public transport system. Below you find the most important information you need to know about how to get around in Berlin. For additional information please rely on this website.
Public Transport
Tickets:
With a valid ticket one has access to all public transport in Berlin: S-Bahn, U-Bahn, buses, trams and ferries. The fare depends on the tariff zone and the ticket's period of validity.
Tickets can be purchased at multilingual ticket machines on the platforms of S-and U-Bahn stations. In buses fares are paid to the bus driver, in trams at machines inside the trains. In larger stations the S-Bahn and BVG provide ticket counters.
Before the journey starts tickets must be validated by stamping them at the yellow or red boxes on the platforms, in buses or trams. In case of inspection, a ticket that is not stamped is invalid.
Fares:
The so-called single ticket is valid for one person and a two hour journey through the city. Note: It is not allowed to travel towards the direction of the starting point. For that purpose a new single-ticket must be purchased.
Tariff AB: 2,40; reduced: 1,50 Euro
Tariff BC: 2,80; reduced: 2,20 Euro
Tarif ABC: 3,10; reduced: 2,20 Euro
A short distance ticket costs 1,40 Euro (reduced 1,10 Euro) and counts for three stops with S- and U-Bahn. Changing trains is allowed. The ticket is also valid for six stops in buses and trams but without changing vehicles.
Usefull Links
Public Transport Map, Berlin
Public Transport Website
