The German capital is ready to receive almost any number of tourists. But to enjoy its beauty and landscapes, attractions - you have to save money. Information on how to get to Berlin cheaply helps to solve the problem.
In this material we will find all the profitable ways to fly and get to the city from Moscow, find out the cost of travel in transport, where to buy tickets is cheaper, than how to get from the airport to the center.
How to get to Berlin from Moscow cheaply?
Travel to the administrative center of Germany is possible on the aircraft of Russian and foreign airlines. Thus, Aeroflot provides passengers with comfortable airliners that fly from Sheremetyevo to Schoenefeld in 165 minutes. The fee for 1 chair is 17,400 rubles. The UTair liner flies 5 minutes longer, for a seat on which you will have to pay about 33,000 rubles.
If you do not consider direct flights to Berlin from Moscow, you can both save and lose money. For example, the S7 airline will bring passengers from Domodedovo through Pulkovo in 8 hours 25 minutes, and will require 16,700 for its services. The Polish carrier LOT undertakes to deliver travelers 4 hours faster with transit through Warsaw, but will take 31,900 rubles. A flight with a landing in Riga on board AirBaltic is 10 minutes longer and 1,000 rubles more expensive. Turkish airlines take customers in 7 hours 25 minutes through the former capital of the country, for their services you need to pay 30,000 rubles.
- Berlin ticket prices by month:
Flights with the combination of Nordwind Airlines + AirBaltic are the most profitable. Transit via Pulkovo and Riga will take 2 days and 25 minutes, the fare is 14,300 rubles. Even a very long distance on the way does not scare people away, this route is popular and tickets are sold quickly. German Lufthansa is ready to transport people through Munich and Frankfurt, the time on board will be approximately 7 hours 10 minutes, tickets are sold for 47,800.
- Choose tickets:
We described how to use the search for cheap flights in a separate article.
How to get to Berlin by train?
Lovers of leisurely travel can get to Berlin cheaply by train. The train goes there 013M Strizh, leaving at 10:20 Moscow time and arriving at the Ostbahnhof station at 07:17 CET. For 22 hours on the way, you will need to pay 13,000 rubles (the place will be provided in a compartment).
27 hours 20 minutes train rides 023Y "Paris Vost", leaving at 18:43 Moscow time from the Belorussky railway station (like the previous one). The train arrives at the main station of the German capital. It should be taken into account that some railway flights go there from Chelyabinsk, Yekaterinburg and even Novosibirsk.
Traveling by rail allows you to visit Vyazma and Smolensk, Minsk and Orsha, Brest and Poznan, Warsaw and Frankfurt-on-Oder.
Tickets of various comfort categories can be purchased for any route. The car of the second group accommodates compartments for 3 people, there are air conditioners and washbasins. The top-of-the-line coupes are designed for two people and have a shower. In some trains, there are cars of the luxury group.
Important: since the train will pass through three foreign countries on the way, you need to obtain visas in advance. It is also worth considering that the time difference between the Russian and German capitals is 2 hours.
Bus travel cost
A bus trip with the help of Ecolines, for example, will cost around 6.5 thousand rubles. On the way, food is provided, Internet access is organized, and it is possible to recharge electronic devices. The bus is on the road for 36 hours, departure from the Tushino bus station. The point of arrival is the central Berlin bus station. The vehicle is air conditioned.
Passengers are advised to find out in advance everything about the level of comfort on a particular flight. Stops along the way are made in Riga, Siauliai, Bialystok and Warsaw. Pets cannot be transported; children aged 2 and over require a personal ticket. The carrier does not issue special car seats, but allows you to take your own.
You can also take advantage of offers from Visit Tour - 7476 rubles, from Benz reisen - 8231 rubles, from Euro-Trans Company - 8712 rubles.
How to get to Berlin from Schönefeld and Tegel airports?
Most people still prefer to fly to Berlin from Moscow, since the difference in cost with a bus and a railway is not so great, and a lot of time is freed up. But having successfully solved this problem, tourists face another question - how to get from Schönefeld airport to the city center.
Travel from Tegel Airport
A similar problem arises, of course, for those who land at Tegel airport. And it is with the latter that it is worth starting, since this is the largest air gate of the city, and the crews of most airlines send their cars here.
TXL JetExpressBus takes tourists directly to Alexander Square, departure bus occurs 6 times per hour, but after 22 hours local time, traffic stops. The ticket price is 2 euros 70 cents, the journey will take up to 40 minutes.
If you take the X9 route, you can get to the center of West Berlin (the division is still preserved), the final stop is the zoo. The trip will take 20 minutes, the fee will also be 2.7 euros.
Concerning electric trains and the metro, there is no direct connection to the city from the airport. From the metro station Kaiser Jakov Square, as well as from the Jungfernheide railway station, you will have to change to buses of routes 109 or X9 (the same fee, 2.7). For those who are not going to get involved with public transport at all, there are various taxis.
Ordering them in advance is possible using the Kiwi Taxi service, where a flat rate applies to a car of each category. Drivers arriving at the airport are grouped in terminal A, you can also meet them near sites E, C. You can get to the center for 21 - 26 euros, and the difference between the tariffs of specific companies is relatively small. The way to get by taxi will be especially relevant for passengers with tired children after the flight or with large luggage, we also recommend ordering a transfer when traveling with large companies.
Getting from Schönefeld Airport
Schönefeld is much better connected to Berlin. Suburban train S9 departs from the platform 3 times an hour and reaches Pankov. The S45 train operates on the same schedule.
Trains are recommended for those arriving after dark or intending to get to a shallow station. RE7 and RB14 leave for the flight every hour, the final stop is Charlottenburg, you can also get off at the national train station. The ticket costs € 3.2 for adults and € 2.3 for everyone between the ages of 6 and 14.
Attention: it is recommended to buy tickets at the machine of Terminal A. There are only 4 trading robots at the transition to the platforms, and due to the colossal pressure of the crowd, you will have to act feverishly.
It is not recommended to use buses because the railway is more convenient and comfortable. Still, it is worth remembering such routes as 163, 734, 742, 164, N7, N60. Passengers pay 3 euros 30 cents for them - but it should be borne in mind that the trip ends not in the very center, but near the metro stations.
If you use a taxi car, you will have to pay between 35 and 40 euros. Renting a car will cost from 19 to 45 euros per day, and it will be even cheaper at "Schönefeld".
How to get to Munich, Potsdam, Amsterdam?
For many people, a visit to the German capital is just the beginning of the next stage of the journey. Get to Munich by bus from Berlin is not very easy, although European distances sometimes seem "ridiculous", yet 863 kilometers is not a joke. The road starts every day at 08:15 from the main Berlin bus station, organized by BerlinLinienBus.The fee is specified directly on the spot; for 8.5 hours on the road, you will need to pay about 1,500 rubles.
Trains reach their destination in 6-11.5 hours. There are 116 flights on the route, so a situation is impossible when it would be impossible to buy a ticket. But it is important to remember that buying it online in Russia is not allowed by the rules, it is allowed to buy only within Germany itself. Attention: passport control is in progress. On high-speed ICE, unlike at night CNL, ticket refunds are not allowed. The usual price reaches 130 euros, in the season of discounts (late autumn) it is halved, sometimes even more.
Planes fly to Munich every day, from 6:00 to 21:00. Economy group tickets cost 4-22 thousand, transit through Cologne, especially Copenhagen, makes the trip more expensive.
If you need to get to PotsdamIt is best to take the commuter train to Sanssouci Park, which runs from the main station through the zoo and Alexanderplatz station. The ticket price is 3.3 euros (regardless of the flight).
Cheap travel from Berlin to Amsterdam allow regular buses from one of three companies, including the famous Eurolines. The journey will take 9 hours, you will need to pay 69 euros. DeinBus is slightly cheaper - on average 65 euros. A train ticket will cost 70-120 euros, depending on traffic congestion and on the day of the week. Seats on EasyJet planes start at 57 euros (the minimum fee is charged for those who travel without luggage). How to get to Amsterdam from Moscow?
Where is the best place to stay in Berlin?
Even with a relatively short visit to Berlin, an important point is the choice of the hotel. We advise you to take a closer look at several excellent places with good conditions and budget options.
- Select Hotel Berlin Ostbahnhof is a four-star hotel in the heart of the city, right next to the capital train station. Even if you have to spend 7 days there, the room rate is 27 sq.m. with an impressive set of amenities will be 616 euros.
- The Hotel Parkidyll Berlin (in the Pankow district) allows tourists to reach the airport in less than 40 minutes. The payment for a week of living here is from 550 euros per person.
- For those wishing to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of romantic fun, it will be useful to stay at the SCUBE Hostel.
Life hack for a profitable trip:
These tips will help you plan your independent travel cheaper:
- The best prices for hotels are best found on RoomGuru, the search engine searches among all hotel databases on the Internet, even in such giants as Booking, and compares prices. We recommend installing the RumGuru application on your smartphone, so you can choose any living space even upon arrival in the city, very convenient for a business trip or an unplanned vacation.
- The Sravni service will help you profitably insure your health and life while traveling, the search engine shows results from all major insurance companies, you just have to choose the most profitable option, but it is better not to save on health.
- Flights? Experiencedly, we advise you to use Aviasales, he is looking even among low-cost airlines.
