BER — Berlin (Brandenburg) — Taxi Fare Guide
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) has official taxi ranks outside Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Berlin taxis are metered, not flat-rate, so there is no single fixed fare into town; the meter determines the price by distance and time. The city centre (Mitte) is about 27 km northwest of the airport.
Expect roughly €60-€75 to central Berlin (Mitte / Alexanderplatz area), with the total set by the meter. Berlin's tariff starts at €4.30, then charges around €2.80/km for the first 3 km, €2.60/km up to 7 km, and about €2.10/km beyond, plus a small €1.50 surcharge that applies to all rides originating at BER. There is no separate night surcharge.
The journey typically takes 40-50 minutes but longer in rush hour. Drivers must accept at least three common credit cards, though carrying some cash is wise. For a short hop, Berlin also offers a fixed 'Kurzstrecke' rate, but that does not apply on the long airport run.
Ride-hailing apps FreeNow, Uber and Bolt all operate at BER with designated pickup points and are often competitive with metered taxis, though prices surge at peak times. The Airport Express (FEX) train and S-Bahn are much cheaper alternatives into the city.
| Destination | Approx. fare | Time |
| Mitte / Alexanderplatz (city centre) | €60-€75 | 40-50 min |
| Charlottenburg / City West | €65-€80 | 45-55 min |
| Kreuzberg / Friedrichshain | €55-€70 | 35-45 min |
| Potsdam | €55-€70 | 40-50 min |
Practical tips: Take taxis only from the official ranks at T1/T2 and check the meter is running. Confirm card payment is accepted before you set off. The €1.50 BER pickup surcharge is legitimate and added to the meter. If travelling light and on a budget, the FEX or S-Bahn (S9/S45) reaches central Berlin for a few euros.
Other ways to the city
BER has a railway station directly beneath Terminal 1, so rail is usually the easiest way into Berlin. You need an ABC-zone ticket, which costs roughly EUR 4.40-4.90 and covers any of these:
- FEX Airport Express - the fastest train, running twice an hour to Ostkreuz, Gesundbrunnen and Berlin Hauptbahnhof in about 30 minutes.
- Regional trains RE7 and RB14/RB22 - services through Ostkreuz, Alexanderplatz, Friedrichstrasse and Zoologischer Garten, taking 30-45 minutes and useful if your hotel is in the west of the city.
- S-Bahn S9 and S45 - slower, all-stations services to Treptower Park, Ostkreuz and Sudkreuz, taking 45-60 minutes but running very frequently.
- Bus X7 and X71 - express buses to Rudow on U-Bahn line U7, a good option for Neukolln and Kreuzberg. Same ABC ticket.
- Night buses N7 and N60 - when the trains stop, night services keep the airport connected to the U7 and the city centre.
Buy your ticket from the machines or the BVG app before boarding and validate it if it is a paper ticket - inspectors are frequent and fines are steep.
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Fares are researched from official and public sources and are approximate — always confirm the meter or fixed fare before you travel.