Trains from and to Berlin Airport
Berlin’s public transportation system is highly efficient, and Berlin trains are well-known for their fast and effective services. Berlin airport railway network is no exception. BER Airport has an excellent connection to Berlin city center and the neighboring areas as well. Trains depart from the airport stations every 5 minutes, transferring passengers to their destination in or around Berlin quickly and affordably. Respectively, reaching the airport from Berlin city by train is equally simple.
Train Lines from Berlin Airport
Depending on your destination in Berlin, you will find a Berlin train that will transfer you to Berlin city or its suburbs fast and efficiently. Various train lines run from terminals 1/2 of Berlin Airport.
Berlin Airport Trains from Terminals 1-2
- Regional Train FEX (T1/2 – Ostkreuz – Gesundbrunnen – Hauptbahnhof): The Regional Train FEX (the new BER airport express train) connects terminals 1/2 to Berlin Central Station (Ηauptbahnhof). FEX trains run every 30 minutes, and their journey to Berlin city center lasts about 30 minutes. In the future, the FEX route will change, passing via Südkreuz and Potsdamer Platz, thus reducing traveling time to just 20 minutes.
- Regional Train RE8 (Nauen – Falkensee – Berlin city center – Berlin Airport): The Regional Train RE8 links Berlin Airport to Berlin city center and Ostkreuz once every hour, operating around the clock between Berlin Airport and Berlin downtown.
- Regional Train RB22 (Königs Wusterhausen – T1/2 – Ludwigsfelde-Struveshof – Golm – Potsdam): The Train RB22 is a great option to get to Königs Wusterhausen. Furthermore, RB22 trains reach Potsdam Station in about 50 minutes. They also run on an hourly basis.
- Regional Train RB23 (Golm – Potsdam Station – Berlin Station – Ostkreuz – Berlin Airport): The Regional Train RB23 links Flughafen BER to Berlin, Potsdam and Golm. It has available routes every hour and takes around 37 minutes to reach Berlin Hbf and one hour to get to Potsdam.
- Regional Train RB24 Süd (Berlin Airport – Rangsdorf): The train operates hourly linking BER Airport to Rangsdorf.
- Regional Train RB32 Süd (Berlin – BER Airport – Ludwigsfelde): The Train Line RB32 Süd runs from Ludwigsfelde to Brandenburg Airport at an hourly frequency. From that point, it operates as FEX, reaching the Berlin city center.
- S-Bahn Train S9 (T1/2 – Berlin City Center –Spandau): The Local Train S9 heads from the new Berlin Airport to Spandau every 20 minutes, day and night -from 03:00 am to midnight (every 30 minutes on Friday and Saturday nights). The total journey from terminal 1 of BER Airport to Spandau takes 73 minutes.
- S-Bahn Train S45 (T1/2 – Südkreuz): The Local Train S45 travels from Berlin airport railway station to Südkreuz on the south side of Berlin every 20 minutes, from 05:00 am to 12:00 pm (07:00 am – 12:00 pm on Sundays). The total traveling time of the S45 route is 33 minutes.
Where is the Railway Station at Brandenburg Berlin Airport
Brandenburg Berlin Airport has one railway station (Flughafen BER), serving terminals 1 and 2. The train station for passengers landing at terminals 1 and 2 of the new Berlin Airport is located at the underground level (U2) of T1, close to both terminals’ Arrivals areas. Passengers landing at T2 can easily reach the Berlin airport train station from the Arrivals level (E0), following the airport’s signs.
Berlin Airport Ticket Fares and Prices
Berlin is divided into 3 zones. A one-way train ticket from Berlin Airport to Berlin combined ABC zone costs 4.40€ (4.40$) for adults and 3.20€ (3.20$) for children between 6 and 14 years of age. On the other hand, the single ticket for the BC zone costs 4€ (4$) for adults and 2.70€ (2.70$) for children. Lastly, the ticket for the AB zone comes at a 3.50€ (3.50$) cost for adult passengers and a 2.20€ (2.20$) price for those entitled to a reduced price. Tickets are valid for only 2 hours.
The new Berlin Airport is located in the Berlin Zone C. Thus you will have to buy a Berlin ABC ticket to reach your destination in Berlin city center. Alternatively, you can get a day ticket at 11.40€ (11.40 $) for adults and 7€ (7$) for children or opt for a Berlin Welcome Card or a Berlin City Tour Card. Both cards provide numerous privileges, such as free entrance to museums, discounts on sightseeing tickets, etc.
Tickets can be purchased through the automatic vending machines or the sales points both at Berlin airport train station. Moreover, you can buy your ticket online through the corresponding app or website.
Tip: Don’t forget to validate your ticket once you enter the train!
Intercity Trains from Berlin Airport
For the moment, there is only one intercity train line heading from Berlin Airport to Dresden (Saxony) and Rostock (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern). IC intercity train runs several times a day from the railway station located at terminal 1 of the new airport. Traveling time from BER Airport to Dresden is 100 minutes, while to Rostock is 170 minutes. Tickets are available both online and through the Railway Station’s vending machines.
FAQs
Does Berlin Airport have a train station?
Berlin Airport (BER) has one railway station. The railway station serves terminals 1 and 2 and is located under terminal building 1, at the U2 level. The train station is known as Flughafen BER (BER Airport in English).
How much is the train from Berlin Airport to city center?
A one-way train ticket from Berlin Airport to Berlin city center costs 4.40€ (4.40$) for adults. Children 6-14 years old are charged 3.20€ (3.20$). Tickets are available through the airport’s sales points, the automatic vending machines, and online.