# Taxi from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Berlin Hauptbahnhof

A taxi from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Berlin Hauptbahnhof costs about €68.60, day or night (28.6 km, about 47 min). From the official Berlin taxi tariff in force since 20 December 2022, checked 3 November 2026.

Worked out from the Berlin tariff in force from 20 December 2022. Status: Verified. 28.6 km, about 47 min by the quickest road route.

Usually via A113, Stadtring Berlin (A100), Tempelhofer Damm (B96) and Reichpietschufer. Drivers may take another way when traffic is heavy.

## Through the day

| When | Typical fare | Light to heavy traffic | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday daytime (Tuesday 12:00) | €68.60 | €66.00–€72.40 | The reference time |
| Weekday rush hour (Tuesday 17:30) | €68.60 | €66.00–€72.40 | Only the traffic |
| Night (Tuesday 23:30) | €68.60 | €66.00–€72.40 | Only the traffic |
| Weekend afternoon (Saturday 14:00) | €68.60 | €66.00–€72.40 | Only the traffic |

## Weekday daytime, line by line

- Pick-up charge, Tarifstufe 3 (from BER), first 5 km, includes the first 76.9231 m or 18.4615 s: €4.30 ([source](https://www.parlament-berlin.de/ados/19/IIIPlen/vorgang/verordnungen/vo19-198.pdf))
- Tarifstufe 3 (from BER), first 5 km: 0.93 km, 0.4 min in slow traffic: €2.69 ([source](https://www.parlament-berlin.de/ados/19/IIIPlen/vorgang/verordnungen/vo19-198.pdf))
- Tarifstufe 3 (from BER), first 5 km: 3.66 km, 1.6 min in slow traffic: €10.57 ([source](https://www.parlament-berlin.de/ados/19/IIIPlen/vorgang/verordnungen/vo19-198.pdf))
- Tarifstufe 3 (from BER), beyond 5 km: 21.69 km, 9.7 min in slow traffic: €49.66 ([source](https://www.parlament-berlin.de/ados/19/IIIPlen/vorgang/verordnungen/vo19-198.pdf))
- Included in the pick-up charge: −€0.20 ([source](https://www.parlament-berlin.de/ados/19/IIIPlen/vorgang/verordnungen/vo19-198.pdf))
- Meter steps of 0.20 (a started step counts): €0.08 ([source](https://www.parlament-berlin.de/ados/19/IIIPlen/vorgang/verordnungen/vo19-198.pdf))
- Trips from BER airport: €1.50 ([source](https://www.berlin.de/en/public-transportation/1756978-2913840-taxi-phone-numbers-fares-rules.en.html))
- Total, typical traffic: €68.60

> Hailed in the street, a trip of up to 2 km can be taken at the €6.00 short-trip flat rate (Kurzstrecke); not from a rank or when booked.

## Where you start and end

- **Pick-up: Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER).** Taxis wait at the official ranks in front of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. From BER the airport tariff applies, with a small pick-up surcharge.
- **Drop-off: Berlin Hauptbahnhof.** Berlin's main station, by the government quarter, for long-distance trains to Hamburg, Munich, Prague and Warsaw. The taxi ranks are at both entrances, Europaplatz and Washingtonplatz.

## About this trip

### How much is a taxi from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Berlin Hauptbahnhof?

About €68.60 on a weekday in the daytime, €66.00 to €72.40 depending on traffic, for 28.6 km (about 47 min).

### Is it a flat fare or the meter?

The meter: €4.30 to start, then €2.80 per km.

### Which surcharges apply?

On a weekday in the daytime: Trips from BER airport €1.50.

### Does the time of day change the fare?

No, it comes to about €68.60 at any time.

### What else may be added?

Group of 5 or more in a large taxi €6.00.

## Zones and charges on this trip

Berlin Hauptbahnhof is in Berlin and BER airport.

| Charge | On this trip | When it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Trips from BER airport | Yes, €1.50 | Trips starting at Berlin Brandenburg Airport |

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The full tariff: [Berlin taxi fares](https://taxifare.org/de/berlin/index.md)

To cite this page: Taxi from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Berlin Hauptbahnhof, TaxiFare, https://taxifare.org/de/berlin/ber-to-hauptbahnhof/ (checked 3 November 2026)