How to get from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Alexanderplatz

High confidenceChecked May 2026

Take the FEX (Airport Express) or RE7/RB14 regional train to Alexanderplatz — ~€4.40 with an ABC ticket.

Best options

Best overall
FEX Airport Express to Hauptbahnhof, S-Bahn to Alexanderplatz.
Cheapest safe
S9/S45 S-Bahn with an ABC single — ~€4.40.
Best at night
S-Bahn runs frequently; taxi if services are sparse.
With luggage / kids
FEX and regional trains have luggage racks.
Taxi fare
Official taxi roughly €50–€70 to central Berlin. Fares vary with traffic.
Ride-hailing
Uber, Bolt and FreeNow operate — pickup at the marked zone outside T1.
available
Public transport
FEX express to Hauptbahnhof; RE7/RB14 regional; S9/S45 S-Bahn.

Compare your options — BER → Alexanderplatz

Distance ~30 km, typical journey 35–50 min.

OptionTypical fareGood for
Public transportFEX express to Hauptbahnhof; RE7/RB14 regional; S9/S45 S-Bahn.Cheapest safe option
Official taxiOfficial taxi roughly €50–€70 to central Berlin. Fares vary with traffic.Late arrivals, heavy luggage
Ride-hailingUber, Bolt and FreeNow operate — pickup at the marked zone outside T1.available

After landing — step by step

  1. 1Exit T1 and follow signs down to the train station
  2. 2Buy an ABC zone single at the BVG/DB machine (~€4.40)
  3. 3Validate before boarding

Scam warnings

Buying the wrong fare zone (you need ABC, not AB)

Unbooked taxis quoting flat fares

Avoid this

  • AB-zone-only tickets (you'll be fined)
  • Curbside unbooked taxis

Frequently asked

Q.How much is a taxi from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Alexanderplatz?

Official taxi roughly €50–€70 to central Berlin. Fares vary with traffic.. Always confirm the fare or that the meter is on before pulling away. Watch for: Buying the wrong fare zone (you need ABC, not AB).

Q.What is the cheapest safe way from BER to Alexanderplatz?

S9/S45 S-Bahn with an ABC single — ~€4.40.

Q.Does Uber or ride-hailing work at Berlin Brandenburg Airport?

Uber, Bolt and FreeNow operate — pickup at the marked zone outside T1.

Q.What's the best way from BER to Alexanderplatz at night?

S-Bahn runs frequently; taxi if services are sparse.

Q.What scams should I watch for going from BER to Alexanderplatz?

Top reported: Buying the wrong fare zone (you need ABC, not AB); Unbooked taxis quoting flat fares. Use the official taxi rank, never accept a fare from someone approaching you in arrivals.

SOURCES
Full BER airport guide