How to get to Berlin traveling with children

The option of traveling to Berlin by road is discarded, unless it is from the bordering countries, since for example a journey by car from Spain would take us about 20 hours. Too much for a trip with children. The best option to travel with children to Berlin is, therefore, the plane. Once there, we

The option of traveling to Berlin by road is discarded, unless it is from the bordering countries, since for example a journey by car from Spain would take us about 20 hours. Too much for a trip with children.

The best option to travel with children to Berlin is, therefore, the plane. Once there, we can move by subway, bus or bicycle. The city has a formidable public transport network that will make our stay very comfortable.

Travel to Berlin with children

- Travel by plane to Berlin

Berlin has three airports. Today one of them (Tempelhof) is closed and is intended for leisure activities such as skating rink and urban park. Another of them, Berlin Brandenburg Willy Brandt is an ambitious infrastructure finished and, however, pending inauguration for years.

It is Berlin-Tegel airport, therefore, which receives travelers who arrive to the German capital. Located just eight kilometers from the city center, it is a very comfortable airport.

We can move to our hotel in a taxi, which will cost us around 30 euros and will take us about 20 minutes.

More economical is the bus. For 2.30 euros each way we can take the special line of the airport called JetExpressBus TXL that runs every 15 minutes and takes us directly to Alexanderplatz.

Three urban bus lines -128,109 and X9- also connect the Tegel airport with different points in Berlin.

- Travel by train to Berlin

The train is an interesting option to get to Berlin if we are traveling through Europe or starting from a bordering country. Otherwise, both price and duration of the trip is not worth it. To get an idea, a trip from Spain can cost around 200 euros and take approximately 20 hours.

Traveling in Berlin with children

Public transport in Berlin is good and covers the entire city. It is not cheap but for travelers convenience tickets are common for both metro, tram, train and bus.

The cheapest single ticket costs 2.30 euros but there are multiple subscriptions per zones or days that lower the cost. Another cheaper and fun option for children is the bicycle, widely used by Berliners.

The Berlin Metro

The legendary Berlin metro (U-Bahn) began to be built in 1902 and today is the most recommended means of transport to get around the city. It consists of nine lines and operates between 4:30 and 00:30, although on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, it remains operational all night.

The Berlin Commuter Train

The Berlin commuter train or S-Bahn is also a good option to get around the city. With its 15 lines, in addition to covering almost the entire city, it also reaches nearby locations. It is therefore very useful for those travelers who decide to approach the Sachsenhausen concentration camp in Oranienburg, Potsdam or the home of the Wannsee conference.

Like the Berlin metro, the train runs between 4:30 and 00:30, extending its schedule all night on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

The Berlin Tramways

22 lines and almost 400 stops make the Berlin tram one of the most extensive in the world. For tourists it is a very appreciated means of transport since during the tour they can appreciate the city comfortably.

One of the lines most used by travelers is the M10 that ends at the Warschauer Strraβe station, very close to the longest stretch of wall that is currently preserved: East Side Gallery.

Berlin Bus Network

The Berlin bus network is also very complete with 150 lines, including 54 at night (between 00:30 and 4:30). However, due to the frequencies, the bus is less recommended than the metro or tram.

One of the most interesting lines for tourists is the 100 that connects Alexanderplatz with the Brandenburg Gate stopping at the points of interest of Unter den Linden Avenue.

Getting around on a bicycle in Berlin

The flat topography of the city and the existence of multiple bike lanes make Berlin an exceptional city to get around by bicycle. The municipal system 'Call a Bike' allows renting bicycles for six cents a minute from the busiest places in the city (only between April and November). The phone is 0700/0 5225522

Taxis in Berlin

With such a public transport system, in Berlin it is not necessary to take taxis, but if you had the need, keep in mind that besides taking it at official stops, you can stop them while circulate