Trains from and to Berlin Airport

Berlin is known for its excellent public transport system, and the rail network at Brandenburg Airport (BER) is no exception. Trains run frequently, connecting the airport to the city center, surrounding suburbs, and even other German cities. Services are reliable, fast, and budget-friendly, making them one of the most popular transfer choices for travelers. Trains depart from the airport station every few minutes, and reaching Berlin from the airport (or vice versa) is straightforward.

Berlin Airport Train Connections

Depending on your destination, several train lines operate from terminals 1 and 2:

  • FEX – Airport Express: Runs every 30 minutes from T1/2 to Berlin Hauptbahnhof (Central Station) via Ostkreuz and Gesundbrunnen. Travel time: ~30 minutes. In the future, the route will include Südkreuz and Potsdamer Platz, cutting travel time to ~20 minutes.
  • RE8: Connects BER with Berlin city center and Ostkreuz hourly, operating day and night.
  • RB22: Links Königs Wusterhausen with the airport and continues to Potsdam (~50 minutes). Runs every hour.
  • RB23: Connects BER with Berlin, Potsdam, and Golm. Journey to Berlin Central Station takes ~37 minutes. Hourly frequency.
  • RB24 Süd: Provides an hourly link between the airport and Rangsdorf.
  • RB32 Süd: Runs between Ludwigsfelde and BER Airport (hourly). From there, it continues as FEX to the city center.
  • S9: S-Bahn service from BER to Spandau, running every 20 minutes (every 30 minutes late Friday and Saturday nights). Total time to Spandau: ~73 minutes.
  • S45: Connects BER with Südkreuz in southern Berlin every 20 minutes (from 05:00 to midnight). Travel time: ~33 minutes.

Railway Station at BER

The main airport station, Flughafen BER, is located under Terminal 1 at level U2, close to the Arrivals area of T1 and easily accessible from T2. Clear signage throughout the terminal guides passengers to the station.

Tickets and Fares

  • ABC ticket (required for Berlin city center): 4.40€ (4.40$) adults / 3.20€ children (6–14 years old). Valid for 2 hours.
  • BC ticket: 4.00€ adults / 2.70€ children.
  • AB ticket: 3.50€ adults / 2.20€ children.
  • Day pass (ABC): 11.40€ adults / 7.00€ children.

The airport lies in Zone C, so an ABC ticket is necessary for most trips into Berlin. Tickets are available at vending machines, ticket counters, and online via BVG apps. Don’t forget to validate your ticket before boarding!

Travel Cards

  • Berlin WelcomeCard: Unlimited rides for 48h–6 days (Zones ABC), plus free/discounted entry to museums and attractions.
  • Berlin CityTourCard: Unlimited travel with additional sightseeing discounts (up to 35%).

Intercity Train Services

Currently, an Intercity (IC) train runs several times daily from BER Airport to Dresden (~100 minutes) and Rostock (~170 minutes). Tickets can be purchased online or at the airport station ticket machines.