From the airport
Airport Express: The FEX runs about every 15 minutes from Berlin Hauptbahnhof via Potsdamer Platz and Südkreuz to the airport. It takes about 23 minutes from Hauptbahnhof and 15 minutes from Südkreuz.
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Details
Tickets and apps
Download DB Navigator or the BVG app: You can buy your ticket on your phone before you land and skip the machines.
Luggage lockers
Deutsche Bahn does not list luggage lockers at the airport station.
Lifts and step-free access
From the arrivals and departures halls, escalators and lifts lead down to a station concourse with ticket machines, and from there to the platforms.
Getting there
How to Get to the BER Airport Station
From the City Centre
- Airport Express: The FEX runs about every 15 minutes from Berlin Hauptbahnhof via Potsdamer Platz and Südkreuz to the airport. It takes about 23 minutes from Hauptbahnhof and 15 minutes from Südkreuz.
- RE20: An hourly regional train on the same route, continuing to Königs Wusterhausen and Lübbenau.
- From Ostkreuz: The regional trains RB24 and RB32 run about once an hour each, and the S-Bahn S85 every 20 minutes.
- S-Bahn S9: Runs every 20 minutes from the airport via Ostbahnhof, Alexanderplatz, Friedrichstraße, Hauptbahnhof and Zoologischer Garten to Spandau. It is slower than the FEX but stops in many neighbourhoods.
- Tickets: You need an ABC ticket for any trip between the city and the airport.
Within the Airport
- The station is directly below Terminal 1. Terminal 2 is a short walk away and is signposted.
Platforms and station layout
The station lies under Terminal 1. From the arrivals and departures halls, escalators and lifts lead down to a station concourse with ticket machines, and from there to the platforms.
The platforms are long and divided into lettered sections. Airport Express, regional trains and S-Bahn trains can leave from different tracks, so check the departure boards in the concourse, or DB Navigator, for your train's platform before you go down.
If you are heading to Terminal 2, take the exit for Terminal 1 and follow the signs; the two terminals are next to each other.
Practical tips
Tips for First-Time Visitors
Before You Arrive
- Buy an ABC ticket: The airport is in fare zone C. An AB ticket is not valid for the trip and a common reason for fines. If you have a Deutschlandticket, it covers the S-Bahn, the FEX and regional trains.
- Download DB Navigator or the BVG app: You can buy your ticket on your phone before you land and skip the machines.
- Validate paper tickets: Single tickets from the machines usually have to be stamped before boarding. App tickets are valid straight away.
At the Station
- Take the first train that suits you: The FEX is fastest to Hauptbahnhof, but a regional train or the S-Bahn may take you closer to your hotel without a change.
- Allow time on the way back: Plan to arrive at the airport station well before your flight, as security queues can be long.
Common Mistakes
- Wrong ticket zone: Buying an AB ticket instead of ABC is the most common mistake travellers make here.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest train from BER Airport to the city centre?
The FEX airport express. It runs about every 15 minutes and takes about 15 minutes to Südkreuz and 23 minutes to Berlin Hauptbahnhof, stopping at Potsdamer Platz on the way.
Which ticket do I need from BER Airport to Berlin?
An ABC ticket. The airport is in fare zone C, outside the city zones A and B. An AB ticket is not valid and is a common reason for fines. The Deutschlandticket covers the FEX, regional trains and the S-Bahn.
Does the FEX stop at Ostkreuz or Gesundbrunnen?
No. Since December 2025 the FEX runs via Südkreuz and Potsdamer Platz to Hauptbahnhof. For Ostkreuz, take the RB24, RB32 or S-Bahn S85; for Gesundbrunnen, change at Potsdamer Platz to the S-Bahn.
Where is the train station at BER Airport?
Directly below Terminal 1. Follow the signs for trains (Bahn) from the arrivals or departures hall; escalators and lifts lead down to the station.
Are there luggage lockers at the BER station?
Deutsche Bahn does not list luggage lockers at the airport station. Ask at the airport's information desks about luggage services in the terminal.
Is there help for travellers with reduced mobility?
Deutsche Bahn's Mobility Service helps with boarding, changing and alighting between 06:00 and 22:30 every day. Book it in advance through the Mobilitätsservice-Zentrale to make sure help is available, and check the lift status on bahnhof.de before you travel.
About this station
Underground station directly beneath Terminal 1 of Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), in Schönefeld just outside the city boundary. It opened with the airport in 2020.
For most visitors this is the first Berlin station they see. The Airport Express (FEX) runs every 15 minutes via Südkreuz and Potsdamer Platz to Berlin Hauptbahnhof, regional trains connect the airport with the city and the wider region, and the S-Bahn lines S9 and S85 serve many neighbourhoods directly.
The airport is outside Berlin's city fare zones A and B, in zone C. This is the single most important thing to know before buying a ticket here.