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Airport to Berlin City Center Transport

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) offers several ways to reach Berlin city center, including public buses with rail connections, airport shuttles or coaches, taxis, car rental, and pre-booked private transfers.

Bus

Municipal buses depart from stops outside Terminal 1 and connect BER Airport with nearby U-Bahn and S-Bahn stations. From there, travelers can continue to central Berlin. Average travel time to the city center is usually around 45 to 60 minutes, depending on the connection.

• X7: BER Airport to U Rudow, with onward U-Bahn connections
• X71: BER Airport to U Alt-Mariendorf
• 263: BER Airport to S Grünau
• N7 and N60: night bus options toward Berlin

Airport Shuttle (Havas/Havabus)

Havas or Havabus shuttles do not operate at Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Instead, travelers can use scheduled coach services, hotel shuttles, parking shuttles, or private airport shuttle providers. Average travel time to central Berlin is typically 35 to 60 minutes.

• BER Terminal 1-2 bus stop area
• Berlin Central Station connections by coach or transfer provider
• Hotel shuttle pickup by prior arrangement

Taxi

Taxis are available 24/7 from the official taxi ranks outside Terminal 1. A taxi from Brandenburg Airport to Berlin city center usually takes around 35 to 50 minutes, depending on traffic and the exact destination.

• Pickup from the official taxi ranks at Terminal 1
• Direct service to Mitte, Alexanderplatz, Potsdamer Platz, or Berlin Hauptbahnhof
• Suitable for travelers with luggage or late-night arrivals

Car Rental

Car rental companies operate at BER Airport, with desks and pickup areas close to the terminal. Rental cars are useful for travelers continuing beyond Berlin or planning trips around Brandenburg, though city-center parking can be limited.

• Rental offices located at the airport
• Vehicle pickup available after leaving the terminal
• Drive time to central Berlin is usually around 35 to 50 minutes

Transfer

A private airport transfer is a convenient door-to-door option from Brandenburg Airport to Berlin city center. Booking in advance is recommended, especially for families, groups, business travelers, or arrivals outside regular public transport hours.

• Meet-and-greet service inside or near the arrivals area
• Fixed-price transfers to hotels and apartments in central Berlin
• Average journey time of around 35 to 50 minutes