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.
| Option | Typical fare | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Public transport | FEX express to Hauptbahnhof; RE7/RB14 regional; S9/S45 S-Bahn. | Cheapest safe option |
| Official taxi | Official taxi roughly €50–€70 to central Berlin. Fares vary with traffic. | Late arrivals, heavy luggage |
| Ride-hailing | Uber, Bolt and FreeNow operate — pickup at the marked zone outside T1. | available |
After landing — step by step
- 1Exit T1 and follow signs down to the train station
- 2Buy an ABC zone single at the BVG/DB machine (~€4.40)
- 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.
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