How much does the Berlin metro cost?

Fares overview

Ticket	Fare	Concession fare*
Single Ticket ABC	€ 3,60	€ 2,60
4-journey Ticket AB	€ 9,00	€ 5,60
Day Ticket AB	€ 8,60	€ 5,50
Day Ticket ABC	€ 9,60	€ 6,00

How do I buy a metro ticket in Berlin?

Buying Tickets: Tickets can be purchased at multilingual ticket machines on the platforms of S-and U-Bahn stations. In buses, fares are paid to the bus driver, in trams at machines inside the trains. In larger stations the S-Bahn and BVG provide ticket counters.

How long is a BVG ticket valid for?

120 minutes
How long is this ticket valid? | Single trip ticket. The ticket is valid for 120 minutes after validation.

Is the tram free in Berlin?

With the bookable BVG-Ticket you can use the Berlin public transport for free. The ticket allows you to use buses, trains and trams of the BVG with no extra cost. Since the ticket is valid in zones A, B and C, the transfer from and to the airport is included within the validity period.

Is the subway free in Berlin?

As long as you have the right shoes, you’ll soon no longer need a ticket to ride on Berlin’s subway. That means the wearer gets free travel on subways, trams, buses, and ferries anywhere within Berlin public transit zones A and B— which cover almost all of the city—from January 31st to the end of the year.

Are buses free in Berlin?

What happens if I don’t pay a train fine?

If you board a train without a valid ticket or Promise to Pay notice you may have to pay a Penalty Fare. If it is shown that your intention was to avoid your fare, then you are breaking the criminal law and you may be liable for prosecution.

What happens if you don’t pay a fine in Germany?

Ignoring a BVG fine means trouble. The fine get more expensive, and you can even be imprisoned for not paying! Even if you didn’t give them your correct address, you will get in trouble. Some people received collection letters from the BVG in their home country.

Is public transport in Berlin free?

How much does it cost to get a Berlin metro ticket?

Single ticket zones ABC: € 3.60 ( US$ 4.20) It is mandatory to validate your ticket either at a metro station, once you get on a bus or tram. Once your ticket is active, it will be valid for two-hours. The following travel cards give you unlimited access to the city’s public transport system during its validity period:

Do you need a ticket to ride the U-Bahn in Berlin?

Tickets, tariff zones and route maps of public transport in Berlin. With a valid ticket, ticket holders have access to all public transport in Berlin: S-Bahn, U-Bahn, buses, trams and ferries. The fare depends on the tariff zone and the ticket’s period of validity.

How many stops are on a Berlin welcome card?

Berlin Welcome Card: various types of Berlin Welcome Card available with different prices and duration. Short distance ticket: valid for three stops (U-Bahn, S-Bahn) and 6 stops in buses and trams.

How old do you have to be to get a day ticket to Berlin?

A day ticket (Tageskarte) allows travelling during the whole day for as many trips as desired. Transportation fares for up to three children aged six to fourteen are included in the ticket price.