Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Destinations further afield are served by RB and RE trains. You'll need an ABC or
Deutsche Bahn
( 01806 99 66 33;
www.bahn.de
)
ticket to use these trains.
Bus
Buses are slow but useful for sightseeing on the cheap (especially routes 100 and 200). They
run frequently between 4.30am and 12.30am. Night buses (N19, N23, etc) take over after
12.30am.
MetroBuses, designated M19, M41 etc, operate 24/7.
Tram
Trams (
Strassenbahn)
operate almost exclusively in the eastern districts. Those designated
M1, M2 etc, run 24/7. A useful line is the M1, which links Prenzlauer Berg with Museum
Island via Hackescher Markt. Individual reviews mention the nearest stop.
Taxi
You can order a
taxi
( 030-20 20 20, 030-44 33 11) by phone, flag one down or pick one
up at a rank. At night, cars often line up outside theatres, clubs and other venues.
Flag fall is €3.40, then it's €1.79 per kilometre up to 7km and €1.28 for each additional kilo-
metre. There's a surcharge of €1.50 if paying by credit or debit card, but none for night trips.
Bulky luggage that does not fit into the trunk is charged at €1 per piece.
Tip about 10%.
Sample fares:
Departure Point//Destination//Cost
