BER Airport to Berlin city centre: all options
BER is in fare zone C, so you need an ABC ticket (€5 single, 2026). The FEX Airport Express is the fastest way in.
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FEX train
It runs to Südkreuz (about 14 minutes), Potsdamer Platz (about 19) and Hauptbahnhof (about 23). Together with the RE20 it runs about four times an hour until December 2026.
S-Bahn
S9 to Alexanderplatz and Friedrichstraße, and S85 to Ostkreuz. Slower but direct to the eastern centre.
Tickets
Buy an ABC single (€5) or an ABC 24-hour ticket (€12.90). Validate paper tickets before boarding; app tickets don't need it.
FAQ
How much is a ticket from BER to Berlin?
An ABC single ticket costs €5 in 2026.
How long is the train from BER to Berlin Hauptbahnhof?
About 23 minutes on the FEX.