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Schоеnefeld airport – Berlin. How to get to the city centre?
From Schoenefeld airport to Berlin you can go by any of four options offered: by bus, by city train, by train or taxi (transfer). S-Bahn city trains reach Berlin in 45 minutes for EUR3.3. By bus you can go to the city in 50 minutes and for EUR3.3. As for the trains, they cover the distance for 30 minutes, still for the same EUR3.3. Transfer booked in advance or taxi on the spot will bring travelers to the destination for a shorter time (25-30 minutes), yet the price will be over EUR56. We should highlight the fact that the distance between Schönefeld airport and Berlin itself is 22 kilometers.
Some S-Bahn trains, like S9, work in the night as well, but you need to know that you won't get from Berlin Schoenefeld airport to city; you will have to change trains. For tourists arriving in the night they have a night bus route. In the city they are very strict about fare evasion, that's why every citizen or tourist must punch their ticket no matter the transport. If you go by train, please note that it will bring you to the central station, and you need to get to the destination by some other transport.
Order a transfer from Schoenefeld Airport
Schоеnefeld airport: make the wait more pleasant
Schоеnefeld airport is located south-east from Berlin, outside the town. Today it serves international flights of 18 airlines. It has four terminals; Terminal A literally offers all the services of the airport (restaurants, banks, duty-free, currency exchange offices, etc.) By the way, the terminal has a gorgeous view point on the rooftop where you can watch the planes. It's not free though: EUR2 for an adult ticket and EUR1 for a child ticket.
Schoenefeld airport to Berlin train
€3,3
1 h
35 min
Couple
Regional train from Berlin Schoenefeld airport to city called Airport Express will bring travelers from the airport to the central station in around 30 minutes. Two trains work on the route; they go hourly from the early morning (5am) till the late evening (11pm) with no days off. It's pretty comfortable in the compartments; the seats cannot be folded, of course, yet they are good to sit in. The ticket price for adults is EUR3.3. – it is a unit rate for all the types of public transport (ABC zone). One can purchase tickets in a train station ticket office or via automatic cashier at the station.
Schoenefeld airport to Berlin train:
RE7 and RB14
Schedule:
From 05:00am to 11:00pm
Route:
Airport – Alexanderplatz – Central Train Station
Duration:
35 minutes (5m to the station; 30m for a train)
Waiting time:
1 h
Comfort level:
Middle: individual elbow chairs; clean compartment; luggage space
Price:
3.3 euro
Clients:
Young tourists; those who have been to the city; no large-scale luggage; no little children; no big companies
How to find the platform for trains from Schoenefeld to Berlin:
The station is located 400 meters from the terminal; the train pulls off from platform 3 and 4.
Speeding train from Schoenefeld airport to Berlin
€3,3
13 min
50 min
Couple
City train S-Bahn has two lines: S9 and S45, and the first one goes even in the night with a 30 minute gap. The interval in the daytime is less: only 7-13 minutes. The trains start working at 5am in the weekdays; S45 works till 1am. The time in the road from the airport to the train stations located not far from the heart of Berlin is only 45 minutes. The adult ticket costs EUR3.3. One can purchase tickets via automatic cashier at the train station. Speeding trains don't seem very comfortable, but the trip lasts less than one hour and still they meet the minimum requirements of tourists. Thus, it's pretty spacious inside the trains and they have high windows to see great views.
Speeding train:
S9
Schedule:
24/7
Route:
Schoenefeld – Pankow
Duration:
50 minutes (5m to the train station; 45m for a train trip)
Waiting time:
7-13 min
Comfort level:
Low: spacious compartment; high windows
Price:
3.3 euro
Clients:
For young tourists; those who have been to the city before; no much luggage; no little children; small companies.
How to find the platform for speeding train:
The station is situated in some minutes walking from the terminal's exit.
Shuttle bus Schoenefeld - Berlin
€3,3
1 h
55 min
Ind.tourist
The bus trip from Schönefeld to Berlin is the longest one (around 50 minutes), yet it's the only way to get to the city in the night if you don't want to pay extra money for a taxi. In the night they only have one route N7, yet they have much more in the afternoon. The price for a trip is EUR3.3, and you can buy a ticket right from the driver. The shuttle bus Schoenefeld - Berlin are comfortable inside even for those who have large-scale luggage. Please note that you can't go to the city centre by bus, only to a tube station.
Bus from Schönefeld airport to Berlin:
№171
Schedule:
From 5am to 11pm
Route:
Schoenefeld airport – Rudow – Hermannplatz
Duration:
55 minutes (5m to the bus stop; 50m for a train trip)
Waiting time:
1 h
Comfort level:
Middle: much space for luggage; spacious compartment; lots of hand rails; soft seats.
Price:
3,3 euro
Clients:
For those who want to save some money; no children; young tourists; no much luggage; good knowledge of the route
How to find the bus stop to Berlin in Schoenefeld airport:
Buses stop near the exit of Terminal A of Berlin's airport.
Berlin Schoenefeld airport transfer
€56
5 min
40 min
Family
Berlin Schoenefeld airport transfer is mostly chosen by the travelers who don't want to deal with public transport details; who arrive late; who have large-scale luggage; who arrive in bad weather, etc. The car trip will take some more than 30 minutes. If you take taxi on the spot, get ready to the final price change: it will depend on the distance, time of day, etc. In most cases it's cheaper to book a transfer an advance, especially if you arrive in a company or with your family. The price for a transfer is fixed and discussed with the operator during the booking process.
Schedule:
24/7
Route:
To a hotel in Berlin or to the address
Duration:
30-40 min
Waiting time:
Usually you don't need to wait for the taxi, yet they sometimes have crowds and queues for 5-10 minutes.
You don't need to wait for the transfer – at the stated time the driver with the nameplate meets you on the spot.
Comfort level:
Taxi on the spot: a/c; no stops; no other passengers
Transfer booked in advance: child seats, cold drinks, operator responsible; payment online (if you wish); help to elderly and disabled.
Price:
from €56
Clients:
For families with children; inexperienced travelers who are first time to Germany; elderly travelers; much luggage; night arrival
How to find stands for transfer from Schoenefeld airport to Berlin:
Taxi stand is located at the exit of Terminal A.
Car rental in Berlin
from €46
from 1 day
from 1 year
To rent a car without a driver to get from Schoenefeld Airport to the city center, you have to provide an IDL, a credit card, and a passport. Purchase international insurance that will allow you to leave Germany. Insurance covering road accidents, tolls and unlimited mileage is included in the price of car rental per day. You can rent a car at Berlin Airport, but the choice is small. There are lots of traffic cameras in Germany and fines are high so obey the traffic rules. If the police stops you don’t talk back to officers and meet all the requirements.
How to get from Schönefeld airport to Berlin:
Even though no type of public transport will bring you to the centre of Berlin, you won't find any problem to get there due to lots of signs in the city. Still, if you are first time to Germany, or you have little time, or are afraid to get lost, you can take a taxi or book a transfer in advance to be taken to the needed place. We wish you an easy trip from Schoenefeld airport to Berlin and unforgettable moments in the city!
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