How to Pay
- BVG app (Handy-Ticket)
- VBB ticket machines
- Berlin Welcome Card
- 7-day ticket
- Deutschlandticket (€58/month nationwide)
💡 The Deutschlandticket (€58/month) covers all public transport across Germany including Berlin, if you're staying a month or visiting multiple German cities, it's exceptional value.
Peak Hours
No peak fare surcharge, flat zone-based fares at all times: trains are busiest during these hours. Fares do not change by time of day, but expect crowded carriages during rush hour.
Fare Table (EUR)
| Ticket | Off-Peak | Peak |
|---|---|---|
| Single AB (2 hours) | €3.50 | €3.50 |
| Single ABC (2 hours) | €4.40 | €4.40 |
| Short trip (3 stops) | €2.40 | €2.40 |
| Day ticket AB | €9.90 | €9.90 |
| Day ticket ABC | €11.20 | €11.20 |
| 7-day ticket AB | €36.00 | €36.00 |
| Deutschlandticket | €58.00/month | €58.00/month |
Payment Cards & Passes
Berlin Welcome Card & Transport Tickets
How to pay for Berlin public transport in 2026: single tickets, day tickets, the Deutschlandticket, and the Berlin Welcome Card explained.
- Deutschlandticket (€58/month), unlimited transport across all of Germany including Berlin.
- Day ticket AB (€9.90) covers unlimited U-Bahn, S-Bahn, tram, and bus for the day.
- Berlin Welcome Card includes transport + 200+ museum/attraction discounts.
Tips to Save Money
- Use the Berlin Welcome Card & Transport Tickets instead of buying a single-journey ticket every time. It's faster and usually cheaper.
- Travel off-peak: No peak fare surcharge, flat zone-based fares at all times. Fares are lower and trains are less crowded outside these hours.
- For the airport journey, see the airport connection guide for fares and timings.
- Check the Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) official website for any promotional passes or tourist cards that may offer unlimited travel for a fixed period.
- Plan journeys using the official app. Some operators offer digital tickets that are slightly cheaper than physical tokens.
Fares are indicative and subject to change. Always verify current fares at the Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) official website.