There are 5 ways to get from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Ernst-Reuter-Platz (Berlin U-Bahn) by train, bus, taxi, car or towncar
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Recommended option
Train • 52 min
4 alternative options
Line 057 bus, bus • 58 min
Taxi • 29 min
Drive • 29 min
Towncar • 29 min
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Ernst-Reuter-Platz (Berlin U-Bahn) by train and walk
The journey time between Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) and Ernst-Reuter-Platz (Berlin U-Bahn) is around 52 min and covers a distance of around 35 km. Operated by Deutsche Bahn Regional, S-Bahn Berlin and Bahn DE, the Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Ernst-Reuter-Platz (Berlin U-Bahn) service departs from Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2 and arrives in Ernst-Reuter-Platz (Berlin U-Bahn). Typically 1260 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Ernst-Reuter-Platz (Berlin U-Bahn) is to drive, which costs €3 - €6 and takes 29 min.
The quickest way to get from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Ernst-Reuter-Platz (Berlin U-Bahn) is to taxi which costs €55 - €70 and takes 29 min.
No, there is no direct bus from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Ernst-Reuter-Platz (Berlin U-Bahn). However, there are services departing from Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2 and arriving at Hertzallee via S Südkreuz Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2 and arriving at S+U Zoologischer Garten Bhf. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.
The distance between Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) and Ernst-Reuter-Platz (Berlin U-Bahn) is 20 km. The road distance is 30 km.
The best way to get from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Ernst-Reuter-Platz (Berlin U-Bahn) without a car is to train which takes 52 min and costs €2 - €11.
The train from Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2 to S+U Zoologischer Garten Bhf takes 38 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Ernst-Reuter-Platz (Berlin U-Bahn) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2 station.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Ernst-Reuter-Platz (Berlin U-Bahn) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regional, depart from Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2 station.
The best way to get from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Ernst-Reuter-Platz (Berlin U-Bahn) is to train which takes 52 min and costs €2 - €11. Alternatively, you can line 057 bus and bus, which costs €6 - €9 and takes 58 min.

- Distance: 20.4 km
- Duration: 52 min
What companies run services between Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), Germany and Ernst-Reuter-Platz (Berlin U-Bahn), Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Regional operates a train from Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2 to S+U Zoologischer Garten Bhf every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €6 - €9 and the journey takes 38 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Ernst-Reuter-Platz (Berlin U-Bahn) via S Südkreuz Bhf and Hertzallee in around 58 min.

Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2 to S+U Zoologischer Garten Bhf
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6 - €9
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional

- Phone
- +49 30 29743333
- Website
- sbahn.berlin
Train from Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2 to S+U Zoologischer Garten Bhf
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2 - €4
- Website
- S-Bahn Berlin

- Phone
- 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2 to S+U Zoologischer Garten Bhf
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €11
- Website
- Bahn DE

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2 to S Südkreuz Bhf
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4 - €6
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- 030/256-0
- info@bvg.de
- Website
- bvg.de
Bus from S Südkreuz Bhf to Hertzallee
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2 - €3
- Website
- BVG
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- €55 - €70
Taxi Berlin
- Phone
- +49 30/202020
- Website
- taxi-berlin.de
Taxi - Dieter Kreutz
- Phone
- +49 30 2839 55345
- Website
- berlin-taxi-kreutz.de
Talixo
- Phone
- +49 30/346497360
- Website
- talixo.com

- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- On demand
Towncar from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Ernst-Reuter-Platz (Berlin U-Bahn)
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More Questions & Answers
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Ernst-Reuter-Platz (Berlin U-Bahn) bus services, operated by BVG, arrive at Hertzallee station.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Ernst-Reuter-Platz (Berlin U-Bahn) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regional, arrive at S+U Zoologischer Garten Bhf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Ernst-Reuter-Platz (Berlin U-Bahn) is 30 km. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Ernst-Reuter-Platz (Berlin U-Bahn).
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