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 in the taxi on the way to the
hotel by sue_stone
A popular option is to catch the JetExpressBus TXL if you are heading for the Mitte area of the city. This bus has departures throughout the day, and takes around 30 minutes, depending on traffic. It stops at main stations such as Unter den Linden and Alexanderplatz.
If you are staying in the western part of town you could jump on either the 109 or X9 bus, which also take around 30 minutes.
Alternatively, you can catch a taxi from Tegel to Mitte for around 20 euro. We took this option as we wanted to be able to spend as much time sight-seeing as possible. Our taxi driver was incredibly friendly and played the role of tour guide on our drive to the hotel, filling us in on details of each building we passed and explaining a bit of the cities history along the way. A great introduction to this amazing city. Leave a Comment
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Berlin has three airports - Tegel (TXL) 8km from the city centre, Schonefeld (SXF) 22km from the city centre, and Tempelhof (THF) 6km from the city centre.
When we visited Berlin in May 2006, we flew into Tegel airport from London Heathrow. We found the airport to be very organised and we were through customs, with our baggage collected in record time. Our first taste of German efficiency!
We chose to fly with British Airways to Berlin as they fly from Heathrow, which is the most convenient airport for us. There are several other airlines that fly from the UK to Berlin, including Air Berlin, Easyjet and Ryanair. Ryanair often has some very cheap fares on offer from London Stanstead. Leave a Comment
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The easiest way to travel around Berlin is by using the U-Bahn & S-Bahn train network. These lines cross the city, intersecting at various points to make getting around very easy once you get the hang of reading the line map. The lines all have different colours to help differentiate them.
The U-Bahn is the underground railway and there are 10 lines. The S-Bahn or Stadtbahn (city railway) has 15 lines, connecting the centre with the suburbs. Many of the S-Bahn lines share tracks, so you need to keep a close eye on the indicator boards to ensure you catch the correct train.
The trains operate between 4am and 1.30am each day, with some lines running all night on weekends. If you are just going to travel within central Berlin you can buy a day pass that covers zones A&B - it cost 5.80 euro in May 2006. You can use the pass throughout the day, as many times as you like - but don't forget to validate your ticket before you use it for the first time or you may be subject to fine - those ticket inspectors are everywhere! Leave a Comment
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 Berlin double decker by diocletianvs
Many lines are operated by double decker buses and this is a great chance to rest and do some sightseeing, enjoying some nice views from the upper deck. You have to validate your ticket in front of the driver or show him the ticket by entering at the front door only, and when you see a plate saying "Aus-something Hinten" it means that the exit is at the rear ;)
Bus lines #100 and 200 are made for tourists as they connect all sights in central Berlin between the Zoo station and Alexanderplatz, making it a perfect hop-off hop-on opportunity for the low price of the regular ticket. The only thing that differs them from the numerous tourist sightseeing buses is the fact that passengers in sightseeing buses look like they are watching a tennis match as they are trying to follow all "On your left hand side there is a...." directions. Leave a Comment
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 S-bahn sign by diocletianvs
The history of Berlin's S-bahn system dates back to 1830s and today it is still fast, frequent, efficient and well integrated with all other transport systems in the city. The ring S-bahn railroad around the wide central area of Berlin marks the transition between fare zones A and B. Red-yellow trains run every 10-20 minutes and reach both the distant suburbs and almost all main spots in central Berlin.
Although operated by a separate company S-bahn is integrated into the unique system of Berlin's public transport system and same tickets are valid on S-bahn, U-bahn, trams and buses. Single-ride ticket costs 2,20 Eur. As soon as we arrived to the airport we bought a 7-day ticket for zones AB that costed 25 Eur (Aug 2005) and it was a great deal even though we stayed in Berlin only for 5 days - Berlin sights are spread on a wide area and we used public transport a lot. Leave a Comment
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 Berlin yellow U-train by diocletianvs
The best thing about the Berlin metro is that its tunnels are very shallow and fare system is based on trust so usually there are only relatively small steps and no barriers between the street sidewalk and the train. Trains run frequently and untill late in the evening. Remember to push the red button on the doors if you want them to open at the station - the driver will only "unblock" them when it arrives to the platform.
On lines U1, U2 and U4 old narrow-body trains still operate and make the ride a charming experience. Some stations are worth visiting - especially low-ceiling ones with nice steel columns on U6 and some nicely decorated and colorful stations on U7. Leave a Comment
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The best way to get to Berlin city from the airport Schoenefeld, where several budget airlaines land, is the s-bahn nr. 9. A free bus brings you from the entrance to the train station which is about 500 meters away. Here you should buy a metro-dayticket which you can use for metro and s-bahn as well. You can reach the Ostbahnhof within 30 minutes and Berlin Zoo station within 45 minutes from Schoenefeld airport. Leave a Comment Theme: Subway/Metro
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 Above the clouds by diocletianvs
They use Berlin Schönefeld airport which is located quite far from the city centre and was once the main airport for East Berlin. There is only one terminal and it's rather small and still has old charm when airports were more about efficient boarding and not about efficient shopping.
The S-bahn station is located approx. 200 metres from the terminal building and if you don't like walking under the covered walkway there is a shuttle bus. S-bahn #9 takes you to the center in little more than half an hour, and there is also an Airport Express that's even faster and costs the same - only 2,20 Eur (Aug 2005) which is a regular price for Berlin public transport.
There are very ambitious plans for the new terminals south of the existing airport when this will become BBI - Berlin Brandenburg International Airport - and will serve as Berlin's main airport from 2011 onwards when Tegel will close. Leave a Comment
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 by bijo69
The price is 0,07 EUR per minute or 15 EUR per day. Leave a Comment
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 Alexanderplatz U-Bahn Station by antistar
You can also buy weekly and monthly tickets, if you plan on staying a long time. Leave a Comment
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