Shuttles and Buses from and to Brandenburg Berlin Airport
Berlin is famous for its expedient public transportation network. Hence, it comes as no surprise that the Berlin airport bus connection to the city center is efficient and effective. Numerous bus lines run from Berlin Airport to the major hubs of Berlin, while various routes serve the surrounding areas. Frequent itineraries, day and night services, and cheap tickets make Berlin airport buses a great option for transfers from and to BER Airport.
Brandenburg Berlin Airport Bus Lines
Which of the bus lines serving BER Airport is more suitable for your transfer? Depending on your exact destination in Berlin and your budget, you can choose the shuttle bus that best suits your requirements. The bus lines operating at Berlin Airport are the following:
- Bus Line X7 (T1-2 – U Rudow): The Express Bus X7 connects BER Airport to Rudow Metro Station at approximately 16 minutes from terminal 1. The bus runs every 20 minutes. From Rudow Station, you can take the Metro Line 7 (U-Bahn) and head to U-Bahnhof Möckernbrücke in only 25 minutes.
- Bus Line X71 (T1-2 – U Rudow − Johannisthaler Chaussee – U Alt-Mariendorf): Bus X71 runs from terminal 1 to Alt-Mariendorf (U6) in Berlin every 20 minutes.
- Bus BER2 (T1 – Potsdam Central Station): The Express Airport Shuttle Bus BER2 links terminal 1 to Potsdam Central Station. The journey with the BER2 from Berlin Airport to Central Station takes about an hour. The bus routes operate every 1-1.5 hours.
- Bus Line 263 (T1-S Grünau): Bus Line 263 runs on an hourly basis. It reaches its terminus in about 24 minutes.
- Bus Line 735 (T1 – Wildau – A10 Center – Königs Wusterhausen): The PlusBus Line 735 serves the BER airport’s connection to the nearby town of Königs Wusterhausen. Buses 735 run hourly.
- Bus Line 736 (T1 – S Wildau – Königs Wusterhausen): Approximately the same is the route of the PlusBus Line 736, which also heads from BER Airport to Königs Wusterhausen every hour.
Brandenburg Berlin Night Buses
The Berlin airport shuttle buses serve BER Airport during the night shift as well. Thus:
- Bus Line N7 (T1 – U Rudow – U Hermannplatz – U Rathaus Spandau): If you are landing late at night, you can take Bus Line N7 to Spandau City Hall in Berlin. The bus runs every 30 minutes. Keep in mind that during weekends, Buses N7’s final destination is Rudow Station.
- Bus Line N7X (T1 – U Alt-Tempelhof – U Berliner Straße – S+U Zoologischer Garten): Bus N7X is an express airport bus that runs supplementary to the N7, approximately from 2:30 am to 4:00 am, to serve the transfer needs of late-arriving passengers. The bus passes every 15 minutes, and its journey to Zoologischer Station lasts around 48 minutes.
- Bus Line N36 (T1 – Wildau – Königs Wusterhausen): The Night Bus N36 heads to the district of Dahme-Spreewald and specifically to Königs Wusterhausen town hourly, handling the night transfer services from and to the area.
- Bus Line N60 (T1 – S Treptower Park – S+U Alexanderplatz): The Night Bus N60 connects the new Berlin Airport to the Berlin city center during the nighttime. The bus runs every 30 minutes.
Where is the Bus Station at Brandenburg Berlin Airport?
Brandenburg Berlin airport bus station is to be found on T1. Passengers can locate the bus stops right in front of terminal building 1. The bus stops A6 and A7 lie on the Arrivals level. However, the Night Bus N36 leaves from bus stop A4, also located at T1’s ground level.
Brandenburg Berlin Airport Bus Tickets
Berlin city area is divided into 3 zones. Zone A is the inner city, zone B extends to the city limits, and zone C includes Berlin suburban areas. If you opt for a one-way bus ticket to Berlin combined ABC zone, you will have to pay 4.40€ (4.40$) for adults and 3.20€ (3.20$) for children between 6 and 14 years of age and dogs. On the other hand, the single ticket for the BC zone costs 4€ (4$) for adults and 2.70€ (2.70$) for children and dogs, while the ticket for the AB zone costs 3.50€ (3.50$) and 2.20€ (2.20$) for those entitled to a reduced price. In any case, the ticket is valid for 2 hours. As Berlin airport’s location is in the C Zone, you have to buy an ABC ticket at 4.40€ (4.40$) for your transfer from BER Airport to Berlin city.
Express Airport Buses BER2 have different price tables. Therefore, the BER2 ticket costs the BC ticket price (4€/4$) plus a 6€ (6$) express surcharge, amounting to a total fee of 10€ (10$).
Moreover, you can purchase a Berlin Welcome Card, which is valid for all Berlin Zones and offers unlimited transfers. Berlin Welcome Card is valid for 48/72hours or 4/5/6 days, depending on your choice, and further offers you a 72h-free entrance to the museums on Museum Island and special deals and discounts. Furthermore, Berlin City Tour Card is valid for the same areas and the same periods of time. However, additionally to special privileges and discounts, it offers you a 35% discount for the most popular Berlin sightseeing.
Bus Tickets Purchase Options at Berlin Airport
For Berlin Airport Buses BER2, tickets can be purchased from the driver inside the bus using cash. For the other buses, you have 3 alternatives. You can either buy your ticket from the airport vending machines, download the respective app and buy it online or get it from the driver as soon as you enter the bus. In that case, you should have some euros with you, preferably in small change.
Intercity Buses from Brandenburg Berlin Airport
With a Flixbus or a Follow me! Airport Transfer, you can reach numerous cities in Germany and Poland. Flixbus and Follow me! vehicles handle the intercity transportation of the new Berlin Airport, departing from terminal 1/2 of BER Airport (Bus Stop B).
FAQs
Can I buy a ticket on the bus in Berlin?
Tickets can be purchased from the bus driver inside the bus, both for Express Berlin Airport Buses BER2 and for the other bus lines. However, the payment can be made only in cash and preferably in small change.
How much is a bus ticket in Berlin?
A single bus ticket for the ABC zone of Berlin costs 4.40€ (4.40$) while for the BC zone 4€ (4$) and the AB 3.50€ (3.50$). The reduced price for a one-way bus ticket is 3.20€ (3.20$), 2.70€ (2.70$) and 2.20€ (2.20$) respectively. Berlin Airport is in the C Zone, thus the price for a single ticket from the airport to Berlin costs 4.40€ (4.40$) (ABC ticket). Berlin Express Airport Buses BER2 have a higher price, at 10€ (10$).