A taxi from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Berlin Mitte costs €55–€70 — but the FEX Airport Express costs €4.40 and takes 30 minutes. Here's when the taxi is worth it and when the train wins.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg, BER) opened in October 2020 after a notorious nine-year delay that became a global symbol of infrastructure failure. Located 18km south of Berlin city centre in Schönefeld, Brandenburg, BER now handles all of Berlin's commercial flights after the closure of Tegel (TXL). Taxis from BER to central Berlin are metered, reliable, and straightforward — but at €55–€70 for a solo traveller, they are a difficult choice to justify against the FEX Airport Express, which runs every 30 minutes for €4.40.
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Taxis at BER queue at the designated taxi rank on the ground floor of Terminal 1, directly outside the arrivals hall. Follow "Taxi" signs from the baggage reclaim area. The rank is staffed 24 hours and operates as a queue — no need to negotiate or pre-book for immediate travel. All licensed Berlin taxis are metered and cream/beige coloured. The meter starts the moment you depart — there is no airport surcharge added separately, and the fare displayed is the fare you pay.
The Airport Express (FEX) is a regional train (RE7) that runs from BER Terminal 1 to Berlin Hauptbahnhof (central station) in approximately 30 minutes, continuing to Berlin Ostbahnhof. Trains depart every 30 minutes, from approximately 04:40 until after midnight. A zone ABC single ticket costs €4.40 — for holders of the Deutschlandticket (€58/month for unlimited German public transport), the train is free. The S45 S-Bahn is a slower alternative (~45 minutes) but uses the same ticket.
BER terminals also served by the city S-Bahn (Flughafen BER Terminal 1-2 station and Flughafen BER Terminal 5 station — the latter for the old Schönefeld Terminal). The zone ABC ticket covers both. Buy at the BVG ticket machines on the platform level — contactless card payment accepted.
How much does a taxi from Berlin Airport (BER) to the city centre cost?
Approximately €55–€70 to Berlin Mitte for the ~20km journey. Fares vary with exact destination — western districts like Charlottenburg cost more at €70–€90. Night fares (22:00–06:00) are slightly higher.
How long does the taxi from BER take?
Approximately 30–50 minutes depending on traffic and destination. The A113 motorway connects BER directly to the city ring road. Traffic can extend this during peak hours (7–9am, 5–7pm weekdays).
Is Uber available at Berlin Airport?
Yes — Uber and Bolt both operate from BER. Use the designated app pickup zones signposted at the terminal. Uber dispatches licensed P-Schein drivers in Germany, so prices are similar to metered taxis but displayed upfront.
Does the FEX train go to Berlin Hauptbahnhof?
Yes — the FEX (Airport Express, RE7) runs from BER Terminal 1 to Berlin Hauptbahnhof in ~30 minutes. It also stops at Südkreuz and continues to Ostbahnhof. A zone ABC ticket (€4.40) covers the full journey.
What happened to Tegel Airport?
Tegel Airport (TXL) closed permanently on 8 November 2020, following the opening of BER. All Berlin flights now use BER. The former Tegel site is being redeveloped as an innovation campus.
Can I pre-book a taxi from BER?
Yes — FREENOW (the main German taxi booking app) allows advance booking from BER. You can schedule for a specific arrival time. Pre-booked taxis meet you at the arrivals hall.
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