Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (Central Coach Station)
Eurolines is the umbrella organisation of dozens of long-haul operators connecting 500 des-
tinations across Europe.
030-302 5361;
www.iob-berlin.de
;
Masurenallee 4-6;
Kaiserdamm,
Messe/ICC Nord)
near the trade fair grounds on the western city edge.
The closest U-Bahn station is Kaiserdamm, about 400m north and served by the U2 line,
which takes you to Bahnhof Zoologischer Garten in about 8 minutes and to Alexanderplatz
in 28 minutes. Tickets cost €2.60.
The nearest S-Bahn station is Messe Süd/ICC about 200m east of ZOB. It is served by the
Ringbahn (circle line) S41/42, which is handy if you're headed for such districts as Pren-
zlauer Berg, Friedrichshain or Neukölln. You need an AB ticket (€2.60).
Budget about €14 for the taxi ride to the western city centre and €22 to the eastern city
centre.
TRAVELLING AT NIGHT
No matter what time it is, there's always a way to get around Berlin.
U-Bahn lines run every 15 minutes all night long on Friday, Saturday and public holi-
days (all but the U4 and U55).
From Sunday to Thursday, night buses (N1, N2 etc) run along the U-Bahn routes
between 12.30am and 4am at 30-minute intervals.
MetroBuses (M11, M19 etc) and MetroTrams (M1, M2 etc) run nightly every 30
minutes between 12.30am and 4.30am.
GETTING AROUND BERLIN
Berlin's extensive and efficient public transport system is operated by
BVG
( 030-194 49;
www.bvg.de
)
and consists of U-Bahn (underground, or subway), S-Bahn (light rail), buses
and trams. For trip planning and general information, call the 24-hour hotline or check the
website.
