Public Transportation
Tarifs - as of 2008-
The valid tariff in Berlin is the "Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg" (VBB).
Benefits: you can use all means of public transport in Berlin and surrounding with your ticket. Berlin, Brandenburg an der Havel, Cottbus, Frankfurt (Oder) and Potsdam are split in the tariff sections A, B and C. Section C covers the areas near the city. Potsdam is part of section C of Berlin.
The sections are shown on the network map. A detailed version can be found in the route atlas of the BVG. The atlas can be purchased at any BVG-shop.
Section A: City of Berlin including the S-Bahn Ring
Section B: beyond the S-Bahn Ring and until city limit
Section C: Suburban area including the city of Potsdam
A ticket for the sections A and B is always the right ticket to discover Central Berlin.
| Tickets |
Section |
Price |
| One Way Ticket |
Section A, B |
2,30 Euro |
| Short Distance Ticket |
Section A, B |
1,40 Euro |
| Day Ticket |
Section A, B |
6,30 Euro |
| Group Ticket |
Section A, B |
15,00 Euro (max. 5 people) |
Berlin Welcome Card - The XXL-Tourist-Ticket
Free travelling in Berlin or in Berlin and Potsdam and up to 50% reduction at more than 130 Berlin highlights! The Berlin WelcomeCard gives you 48 hours or 72 hours or 5 days free travelling on all means of public transport in Berlin, sections AB or ABC.
Benefits: You get a free guide with many insider tips, a city map and reductions up to 50% on more than 130 tourist and cultural highlights.
|
Ticket |
Scope |
Price in € |
|
Berlin Welcome Card (48 hours) |
Berlin AB |
17.90 |
|
Berlin Welcome Card (48 hours) |
Berlin ABC |
19.90 |
|
Berlin Welcome Card (72 hours) |
Berlin AB |
23.90 |
|
Berlin Welcome Card (72 hours) |
Berlin ABC |
25.90 |
|
Berlin Welcome Card 5 days |
Berlin AB |
30.90 |
|
Berlin Welcome Card 5 days |
Berlin ABC |
35.90 |
BVG Call Center
Tel. +49 (0) 30 19 44 9
S-Bahn customer service telephone
Tel. +49 (0) 30 29 74 33 33