From the airport
From BER Airport
- S-Bahn: The S9 runs directly from the airport to Alexanderplatz every 20 minutes.
- Tickets: The airport is in fare zone C, so you need an ABC ticket.
First-time traveler guide
Berlin Alexanderplatz
Berlin, Germany
Through station
Quick answers
The facts people look for first, pulled from this guide.
Tickets and apps
Download the BVG or DB Navigator app: Both show live departures and sell tickets.
Luggage lockers
Deutsche Bahn does not list luggage lockers at Alexanderplatz. The nearest DB lockers are at Ostbahnhof and Friedrichstraße, each two S-Bahn stops away.
Getting there
How to Get to Berlin Alexanderplatz
From BER Airport
- S-Bahn: The S9 runs directly from the airport to Alexanderplatz every 20 minutes.
- Tickets: The airport is in fare zone C, so you need an ABC ticket.
From the City Centre
- S-Bahn: The Stadtbahn lines S3, S5, S7 and S9 connect Alexanderplatz with Friedrichstraße, Hauptbahnhof, Ostbahnhof and Zoologischer Garten.
- U-Bahn: The U2, U5 and U8 stop underneath the square. The U5 runs directly to Hauptbahnhof.
- Bus: Buses 100 and 200 run between Alexanderplatz and Zoologischer Garten past many of Berlin's sights.
Platforms and station layout
The railway part of Alexanderplatz is on the viaduct, under an arched glass hall. Regional trains and S-Bahn trains use the platforms up there; the station hall and shops are at street level below.
The three U-Bahn lines are underground. The U2, U5 and U8 platforms are on different levels and in different directions, linked by a network of passages. Follow the line number and its colour on the signs, and allow a few extra minutes for a change between U-Bahn lines.
The square around the station is large. Agree on a clear meeting point, such as the World Clock, if you are meeting someone.
Practical tips
Tips for First-Time Visitors
Before You Arrive
- Download the BVG or DB Navigator app: Both show live departures and sell tickets.
- Tickets: Berlin is split into fare zones A, B and C. Zones A and B cover the whole city; zone C covers the surroundings, including BER Airport. The Deutschlandticket is valid on all S-Bahn, U-Bahn, tram, bus and regional trains, but not on ICE or IC trains.
- Validate paper tickets: Single tickets bought from a BVG machine usually have to be stamped in the small validators at the platform entrance before you travel. Tickets bought in the BVG or DB Navigator app are valid straight away.
At the Station
- Watch your belongings: Alexanderplatz is very crowded. Keep bags closed and phones and wallets out of back pockets.
- Sightseeing by bus: Buses 100 and 200 pass many of Berlin's landmarks and are covered by a normal AB ticket.
Common Mistakes
- Construction until 12 December 2026: no regional trains stop at Alexanderplatz (tracks 1 and 2 are closed). The S-Bahn and U-Bahn run as usual.
- U-Bahn transfers take time: The U2, U5 and U8 platforms are far apart underground. Do not plan very tight connections between them.
Frequently asked questions
Are there luggage lockers at Berlin Alexanderplatz?
Deutsche Bahn does not list luggage lockers at Alexanderplatz. The nearest DB lockers are at Ostbahnhof and Friedrichstraße, each two S-Bahn stops away.
How do I get from Alexanderplatz to BER Airport?
The S9 runs directly to the airport every 20 minutes. You need an ABC ticket, because the airport is in fare zone C.
Are regional trains running at Alexanderplatz in 2026?
Not until 12 December 2026. While the Stadtbahn is rebuilt, only the S-Bahn and the U-Bahn lines U2, U5 and U8 stop here.
When is the DB Information desk open?
DB Information at Alexanderplatz is open every day, including public holidays, from 06:30 to 22:00. There is also an S-Bahn customer centre.
How do I get from Alexanderplatz to Hauptbahnhof?
Take the U5 directly, or any S-Bahn heading west (S3, S5, S7 or S9). Both take a few minutes.
Is Alexanderplatz safe?
The station and square are busy at all hours. As in any crowded place, keep bags closed and phones and wallets out of back pockets.
About this station
Through station on Alexanderplatz in Mitte, at the foot of the Berlin TV Tower. It opened in 1882 on the Stadtbahn viaduct.
Alexanderplatz is one of Berlin's busiest transport hubs: regional trains and the east–west S-Bahn lines stop on the viaduct, three U-Bahn lines meet underneath, and many tram and bus routes start or stop on the square.
The TV Tower, the World Clock, the Alexa shopping centre and the Nikolaiviertel are all a few minutes' walk away, and Museum Island is about ten minutes on foot.
Construction until 12 December 2026: no regional trains stop at Alexanderplatz (tracks 1 and 2 are closed). The S-Bahn and U-Bahn run as usual.