Berlin transport includes underground and surface metro, trams, buses and river ferries. All modes of vehicles use the same tickets: Kurzstrecke for 2 EUR – the cheapest, three stops on the metro or six stops on the bus or tram without transfers; Einzelfahrausweis (3 EUR) – travel card for all types of transport within two hours; Single-Tageskarte (8.8 EUR) – a day pass for one person. Do not throw away the ticket until the end of the trip – controllers often appear, and the fine is 40 EUR. All children under six years of age can use transport for free, from 6 to 14 years – at reduced rates.
On weekends, two underground metro lines and several surface metro lines operate around the clock, and buses with the letter N in front of the number also run at night.
Underground
The metro in Berlin is one of the most developed in the world. It is also considered the most expensive in Europe. The maximum waiting period for a train is no more than 10 minutes, and during rush hour is about 1-2 minutes.
The underground metro is denoted with the letter U – U-Bahn, the surface metro is designated by M – M1 or M10. There is also a city train – S-Bahn. It goes to the suburbs of Berlin and along some important central streets.
Ground transport
Ground transport includes trams and buses. Bus routes No. 100 and No. 200 pass through the most important sights such as Alexanderplatz, the Zoological Garden and so on. For a small fee, every tourist can arrange a wonderful bus tour.
Taxi
Finding a taxi in Berlin is not a problem – you can catch it on the street, find it in a specific parking lot, or ask for it at the reception desk or from a waiter in a restaurant. The fare is EUR 3.90 for landing and about EUR 16.30 for the next 7 km.
Tourist buses
In Berlin, many tourist buses carry around the main city attractions. The ticket costs 15-35 EUR and is valid for the whole day. You can get off at any stop and then take the next bus from the same company.
Berlin WelcomeCard and Berlin Pass
Welcome Card is a card for those who came to Berlin for 1-2 days: within 48 hours from the moment of confirmation you can use all types of transport in Berlin and Potsdam. And also: ride a boat, visit museums, go to the theatre and exhibitions with a discount of up to 50% for 29 EUR, a card for 72 hours costs 39 EUR. This card is valid for one adult, three children under 14 and one bicycle. If you ride only in Berlin, the price is 24 EUR and 34 EUR, respectively.