Getting around by train Berlin

The central station is impressive. Built according to the plans of architect Meinhard von Gerkan and designed as a glass cathedral, it was inaugurated in 2006. Since then it has been connected to other modes of public transport. It is served by three bus lines, the central S-Bahn line (S3, S5, S7, S9), the underground line (U5) and the tram lines (M1, 5, 8, 10). Berlin's main railway station also has a tourist information office.

Opened in 1882, the "Zoo" station today has 6 tracks and 3 central platforms, two for regional trains and one for the S-Bahn. Inherited from its status as the main station of West Berlin, it continues to be very well served by public transport. The station is located on the U-Bahn lines 2 and 9 and on the central S-Bahn line (S3, S5, S7, S9). There are also numerous bus lines on the Hardenbergplatz esplanade as well as cabs.

Since 2018, Flixtrain has supplemented the bus network of its parent company, Flixbus, with rail connections. It primarily offers trips across Germany, including on the Berlin-Cologne, Stuttgart-Berlin, Hamburg-Berlin and Frankfurt-Berlin routes. Flixtrain offers easy, high-speed travel at an unbeatable price between more than 50 German cities, while protecting the environment. Since 2022, Flixtrain has expanded its network to cover 70 domestic destinations, and has also launched services in Sweden and Switzerland.

To travel between the capital and its suburbs, between Berlin and Brandenburg, consider using the website or the application of the VBB (the Berlin-Brandenburg public transport company which oversees 36 companies on the network). Here you can easily calculate your routes, find out about fares, line work and buy your tickets. Tickets are valid for the entire network. The website is of course available in English.