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Efficient public transport stretches beyond the tracks with hundreds of bus lines that make a dense network above ground. Most bus stops in central area have displays showing when will the next bus arrive and stops are announced inside the bus so there's no worry of getting lost. Plus, unlike S-bahn and U-bahn buses always offer the view outside so you get the idea of the area.
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 Theme: BusWebsite: http://www.bvg.de
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Berlin is a real showcase of a large city with efficient transport based mainly on rail public transport systems. There are two independent rail systems - U-bahn that runs mainly underground and within the city limits and the S-bahn that runs mainly above ground and its 330 kilometres of tracks efficiently connect far outskirts with the city centre.
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 Theme: Subway/MetroWebsite: http://www.s-bahn-berlin.de
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While S-bahn is fast and efficient the other system - U-bahn is charming and its yellow trainsets are one of Berlin's landmarks. In 2002 the system celebrated its 100th birthday and it was Europe's fifth metro system.
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 Theme: Subway/MetroWebsite: http://www.bvg.de
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Berlin's transportation consists of a unified system combining the U and S-Bahns, along with busses and the trams of East Berlin. The U and S-Bahns are the underground (U) system and the faster overground trains (S). All of these can be accessed with the same tickets, which are a little on the expensive side, and everything is run by the BVG. You'll mostly be travelling in the AB region, and tickets for that cost two euros for a "einzelfahrausweis", or single ticket, which is valid for two hours after validation. For e5.60 you can also buy a day ticket, which is valid until 3am the next day. If your ticket isn't automatically franked with the date and time, like the ones you buy on the machines in trams, then you will need to validate your ticket in a machine, or else risk a fine. You will see this validating machines as you get on, but just watch what the locals do if you aren't sure.
You can also buy weekly and monthly tickets, if you plan on staying a long time. Leave a Comment Theme: Subway/MetroWebsite: http://www.bvg.de/e_index.html
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