{"id":3096,"date":"2018-12-22T20:27:42","date_gmt":"2018-12-22T20:27:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2019.europe.wordcamp.org\/?page_id=3096"},"modified":"2019-06-11T23:07:35","modified_gmt":"2019-06-11T21:07:35","slug":"getting-around-berlin","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/getting-around-berlin\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting around Berlin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/2019.europe.wordcamp.org\/files\/2018\/12\/header-1024x512.png\" alt=\"Tips for how to get around Berlin\" class=\"wp-image-3106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2018\/12\/header-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2018\/12\/header-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2018\/12\/header-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2018\/12\/header-500x250.png 500w, https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2018\/12\/header.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for how to get around Berlin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Berlin has an extensive public transport system consisting of trains, trams, and buses. Transport routes can be found using mapping services, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/\">Google Maps<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"highlight\">\n<h4>Summary<\/h4>\n<ul><li>Buy tickets for trains, trams and buses through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bvg.de\/ticketapp\">BVG tickets app<\/a> &nbsp;(external link). Simply open the app, and register on the &#8216;My BVG&#8217; tab.<\/li><li>\u20184 single-trip tickets\u2019 are great for occasional travel<\/li><li>A \u2018Day ticket\u2019 is suitable for up to 4 days and a \u20187 day ticket\u2019 for between 5-7 days.<\/li><li>An &#8216;Extension ticket&#8217; can be added for trips to and from the Sch\u00f6nefeld Airport.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tickets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Berlin Transport tickets allow you to travel anywhere in Berlin within two hours, but you may not use them for return trips. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An AB ticket covers the whole of Berlin, ABC tickets for areas outside Berlin (including the Sch\u00f6nefeld Airport), and &#8216;extension&#8217; tickets that you can add to enable travel outside Berlin with a regular AB ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where and how to buy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can buy a virtual ticket or a paper ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Virtual or mobile tickets:<\/strong> Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bvg.de\/ticketapp\">BVG tickets app<\/a> (external link) to buy tickets if you have access to mobile internet. Install and open the app, register on the &#8220;My BVG&#8221; tab, set up payment, and you are ready to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Should the app request more info as a German resident when using credit card payment, you can enter the address of your accommodation, and it will allow you to complete the transaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"438\" height=\"890\" src=\"https:\/\/2019.europe.wordcamp.org\/files\/2019\/01\/bvg-app.png\" alt=\"Preview of the BVG tickets app\" class=\"wp-image-3632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2019\/01\/bvg-app.png 438w, https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2019\/01\/bvg-app-148x300.png 148w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 438px) 100vw, 438px\" \/><figcaption>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bvg.de\/ticketapp\">BVG tickets app<\/a> (external link)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Paper tickets:<\/strong> Ticket machines at train stations only take small change, such as coins or 5 and 10-euro bills, or German bank cards. Ticket machines on trams and buses only accept small change, no cards. Be aware that machines may sometimes be broken, or there can be a line during busy periods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"373\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/2019.europe.wordcamp.org\/files\/2019\/01\/bvg-ticket.jpg\" alt=\"Physical BVG ticket\" class=\"wp-image-3393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2019\/01\/bvg-ticket.jpg 373w, https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2019\/01\/bvg-ticket-249x300.jpg 249w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 373px) 100vw, 373px\" \/><figcaption>A physical BVG ticket<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The BVG app and ticket machines are multilingual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which ticket to buy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The ticket that best suits your needs, and how much it costs, depends on how often you plan to use public transport and how long you stay in Berlin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can purchase single tickets, but it is often cheapest to buy a four-pack of tickets at once. If travelling more than twice in a day, then a day pass is cheaper (valid until 3:00am on the day after purchase). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also special tourist tickets &nbsp;called the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.berlin-welcomecard.de\/en\">Berlin Welcome card<\/a> (external link) and <a href=\"https:\/\/citytourcard.com\/en\">Berlin City Tour card<\/a> (external link), which can be used for entry to many tourist attractions, such as museums and the Berlin TV Tower. There are also &#8216;reduced&#8217; tickets&nbsp;that refer to the reduction in price for those under the age of 15 (details below on tickets for children).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ticket prices (as of 31 May 2019)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Ticket type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>AB zone price (Berlin only)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>ABC zone price (includes Sch\u00f6nefeld airport)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Children under six<\/td><td>free<\/td><td>free<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Short trip reduced (children) single *<\/td><td>\u20ac1.30<\/td><td>n\/a<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Short trip single *<\/td><td>\u20ac1.70<\/td><td>n\/a<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4 reduced (children) short trips *<\/td><td>\u20ac4.40<\/td><td>n\/a<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4 short trip single *<\/td><td>\u20ac5.60<\/td><td>n\/a<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reduced single (children)<\/td><td>\u20ac1.70<\/td><td>\u20ac2.50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Single<\/td><td>\u20ac2.80<\/td><td>\u20ac3.40<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4 reduced (children)<\/td><td>\u20ac5.60<\/td><td>\u20ac9.60<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4 single trips<\/td><td>\u20ac9<\/td><td>\u20ac13.20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day reduced (children)<\/td><td>\u20ac4.70<\/td><td>\u20ac5.30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day<\/td><td>\u20ac7<\/td><td>\u20ac13.20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Small group day (up to 5 people)<\/td><td>\u20ac19.90<\/td><td>\u20ac20.80<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7 day<\/td><td>\u20ac30<\/td><td>n\/a<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.berlin-welcomecard.de\/en\">Berlin Welcome Card 48 hours<\/a><\/td><td>\u20ac19.90<\/td><td>\u20ac22.90<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.berlin-welcomecard.de\/en\">Berlin Welcome Card 72 hours<\/a><\/td><td>\u20ac28.90<\/td><td>\u20ac30.90<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.berlin-welcomecard.de\/en\">Berlin Welcome Card 72 hours + museum island<\/a><\/td><td>\u20ac45<\/td><td>\u20ac47<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.berlin-welcomecard.de\/en\">Berlin Welcome Card 4 days<\/a><\/td><td>\u20ac33.50<\/td><td>\u20ac35.90<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.berlin-welcomecard.de\/en\">Berlin Welcome Card 5 days<\/a><\/td><td>\u20ac36.90<\/td><td>\u20ac41.50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.berlin-welcomecard.de\/en\">Berlin Welcome Card 6 days<\/a><\/td><td>\u20ac42.50<\/td><td>\u20ac46.50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/citytourcard.com\/en\">Berlin City Tour Card 48 hours<\/a><\/td><td>\u20ac16.90<\/td><td>\u20ac17.90<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/citytourcard.com\/en\">Berlin City Tour Card 48 hours<\/a><\/td><td>\u20ac23.90<\/td><td>\u20ac24.90<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/citytourcard.com\/en\">Berlin City Tour Card 48 hours<\/a><\/td><td>\u20ac29.90<\/td><td>\u20ac31.90<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/citytourcard.com\/en\">Berlin City Tour Card 48 hours<\/a><\/td><td>\u20ac33.90<\/td><td>\u20ac37.90<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Extension ticket (allows travel in C zone with AB ticket)<\/td><td>\u20ac1.60<\/td><td><em>included<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<p>* Only valid for 20 min and for up to three train stations or six bus stops<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use transport tickets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/2019.europe.wordcamp.org\/files\/2018\/12\/stamping-machine-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Machine for validating physical tickets\" class=\"wp-image-3100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2018\/12\/stamping-machine-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2018\/12\/stamping-machine.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption>Stamp machine for \u201cvalidating\u201d physical tickets. Physical tickets need to be entered into the slot to be stamped, otherwise they are not considered valid for travel. Tickets stamped twice are invalid.\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Virtual or mobile tickets need only be carried for the duration of your trip, or shown to bus drivers upon boarding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paper tickets <strong>must be stamped in the small red or yellow machine<\/strong> found on train platforms and onboard trams and buses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter the ticket into the slot to validate it, and listen for the stamping sound. If nothing happens, find another machine that works; otherwise they are not considered valid for travel. Tickets stamped twice are invalid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schedules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe \/ Berlin Transport Company (BVG) <a href=\"https:\/\/fahrinfo.bvg.de\/Fahrinfo\/bin\/stboard.bin\/en\">provides a free app<\/a> (external link) to look up official times for public transport. You can also:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Use Google Maps, which is usually accurate. <\/li><li>Look up various routes via <a href=\"https:\/\/sbahn.berlin\/liniennetz\/\">the S-Bahn Berlin website<\/a> (external link) or<\/li><li>Download a copy of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bvg.de\/de\/index.php?section=downloads&amp;cmd=58&amp;download=400\">Berlin public transport map<\/a> (external PDF link)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transport types<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Berlin has three different types of train for travel within the city: Regional Bahn (RE), S-Bahn, and U-Bahn as well as trams and buses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regional Bahn (RE)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Regional Bahn (RE) trains are primarily intended for travelling outside of Berlin, but do stop at some major train stations within Berlin. You can ride them using regular Berlin public transport tickets. Because they stop less frequently and are therefore faster, they are a good option for travelling long distances, such as from Sch\u00f6nefeld Airport to the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/2019.europe.wordcamp.org\/files\/2018\/12\/regional-bahn-1024x480.jpg\" alt=\"Regional train\" class=\"wp-image-3101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2018\/12\/regional-bahn-1024x480.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2018\/12\/regional-bahn-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2018\/12\/regional-bahn-768x360.jpg 768w, https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2018\/12\/regional-bahn-500x234.jpg 500w, https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2018\/12\/regional-bahn.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">S-Bahn<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>S-Bahn &nbsp;or \u2018Stadtschnellbahn\u2019 in German translates to \u2018rapid city train.\u2019 They are faster than the U-Bahn and normally travel above ground. S-Bahn stations are labelled with a giant green \u2018S\u2019 and easy to find.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/2019.europe.wordcamp.org\/files\/2018\/12\/s-bahn-1024x480.jpg\" alt=\"Rapid city train in Berlin\" class=\"wp-image-3102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2018\/12\/s-bahn-1024x480.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2018\/12\/s-bahn-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2018\/12\/s-bahn-768x360.jpg 768w, https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2018\/12\/s-bahn-500x234.jpg 500w, https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2018\/12\/s-bahn.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">U-Bahn<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>U-Bahn or \u2018Untergrundbahn\u2019 in German translates to \u2018underground railway.\u2019 They are slower than the S-Bahn trains, but stop more frequently and have many more routes. Despite their name, some do travel above ground. U-Bahn stations are labelled with a giant blue \u2018U\u2019 and easy to find.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/2019.europe.wordcamp.org\/files\/2018\/12\/u-bahn-1024x480.jpg\" alt=\"Underground railway in Berlin\" class=\"wp-image-3103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2018\/12\/u-bahn-1024x480.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2018\/12\/u-bahn-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2018\/12\/u-bahn-768x360.jpg 768w, https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2018\/12\/u-bahn-500x234.jpg 500w, https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2018\/12\/u-bahn.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For historical reasons, trams are far more common in eastern &nbsp;Berlin. The tram system is much slower than the U-Bahn and S-Bahn, but go to many places that &nbsp;train systems do not serve. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/2019.europe.wordcamp.org\/files\/2018\/12\/tram-1024x480.jpg\" alt=\"Tram in Berlin\" class=\"wp-image-3104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2018\/12\/tram-1024x480.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2018\/12\/tram-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2018\/12\/tram-768x360.jpg 768w, https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2018\/12\/tram-500x234.jpg 500w, https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2018\/12\/tram.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Buses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Berlin has an extensive bus service. There are more buses in western Berlin. It is common for buses to be used in place of other transportation methods if a train or tram is unable to operate. When boarding a bus, enter from the front and show the driver your (digital or physical) ticket as you go past. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/2019.europe.wordcamp.org\/files\/2018\/12\/bus-1024x480.jpg\" alt=\"Bus in Berlin\" class=\"wp-image-3105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2018\/12\/bus-1024x480.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2018\/12\/bus-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2018\/12\/bus-768x360.jpg 768w, https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2018\/12\/bus-500x234.jpg 500w, https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2018\/12\/bus.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accessible travel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The majority of the Berlin trains, trams, and stations are accessible via elevators or ramps, but not all. All Berlin buses are wheelchair accessible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Detailed information on wheelchair accessibility for the Berlin public transport system can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/wheelchairtravel.org\/berlin\/public-transportation\/\">wheelchairtravel.org\/berlin\/public-transportation<\/a>. Visitors can also download the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitberlin.de\/en\/accessberlin-app\">accessBerlin app<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cycling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Berlin has an extensive cycle path infrastructure, making cycling an ideal way to get around Berlin. Many mapping apps such as Google Maps provide a cycle route service, which will normally suggest routes involving cycle lanes for you to travel on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bike sharing services are very popular in Berlin. These cheap rental bikes are scattered about the inner city, including around the WCEU conference venue. They can be located via their corresponding mobile phone app and unlocked for a small fee through their app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common shared bike found in Berlin is <a href=\"https:\/\/mobike.com\/\">Mobike<\/a>, a Chinese company with distinctive orange and silver bikes. These bikes are the cheapest to rent, although their quality is often not as high as their more expensive competitors. The cost is \u20ac0.50 to \u20ac1.00 for 20 mins (cost depends on how new the bike is). They also have a flat rate monthly fee of \u20ac7.90 to ride as often as you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another popular shared bike service is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.li.me\/\">Lime<\/a>, a USA based company with distinctive green coloured bikes. These are more expensive to ride than Mobikes, but are often of higher quality. Unlike other services, Lime also offers an electric assisted option too. The cost for Lime Bike rental is \u20ac1.00 for 30 mins, or \u20ac1.00 plus \u20ac0.15 per minute for an electrically assisted bike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A new service called <a href=\"https:\/\/jump.com\/\">Jump<\/a> was launched in Berlin recently by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uber.com\/\">Uber<\/a>. Their bikes are electric assisted and can be unlocked for \u20ac1.00 plus an extra \u20ac0.10 per minute of use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other bike sharing options include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.donkey.bike\/\">Donkey Bike<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextbike.de\/en\/\">Next Bike<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lidl-bike.de\/de\">Lidl Bike<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1023\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/2019.europe.wordcamp.org\/files\/2019\/05\/mobike.jpg\" alt=\"Mobike bikes\" class=\"wp-image-9635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2019\/05\/mobike.jpg 1023w, https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2019\/05\/mobike-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2019\/05\/mobike-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2019\/05\/mobike-451x300.jpg 451w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1023px) 100vw, 1023px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ride sharing apps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Berlin is well serviced by taxis and ride sharing services. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uber.com\/\">Uber<\/a> was recently introduced and has become a popular way for tourists to get around the city. The most popular car service used by locals in Berlin, is the <a href=\"https:\/\/mytaxi.com\/\">MyTaxi app<\/a>. Note that the MyTaxi app calls a regular taxi, and in order to pay via the app, requires a data connection when you reach your destination. A newer ride sharing service available in Berlin, is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.berlkoenig.de\/en\/\">BerlK\u00f6nig ride sharing service<\/a>, which is provided by the local mass transit company BVG.  Lyft is not available in Germany yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/2019.europe.wordcamp.org\/files\/2019\/05\/ride-share-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2019\/05\/ride-share.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2019\/05\/ride-share-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2019\/05\/ride-share-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2019\/05\/ride-share-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3>Taxis<\/h3>\n<p>All Taxis in Berlin are cream\/ivory in color and have a yellow and black \u201cTAXI\u201d sign on the roof. Most taxis accept debit and credit card, but it\u2019s best to check before starting your ride. Taxis in Berlin are licensed, metered, and the fares are regulated so there is no benefit in shopping around for a better price.<\/p>\n<p>There are taxi stands located around the city, including outside Estrel, the WCEU conference venue. You can also find taxis parked on the streets and order them via taxi apps.<\/p>\n<p>The most popular app used by locals in Berlin for calling a taxi, is the <a href=\"https:\/\/mytaxi.com\/\">MyTaxi app<\/a>. This app is multilingual and allows you to pre-schedule a ride and estimate costs. Paying via the app itself, requires a data connection when you reach your destination.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uber.com\/\">Uber app<\/a> can also be used for requesting a tradtiional taxi. Simply select the &#8220;Taxi&#8221; option instead of the &#8220;UberX&#8221; option when ordering your ride. Unlike the MyTaxi app, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uber.com\/\">Uber app<\/a> does not require a data connection when you reach your destination.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/2019.europe.wordcamp.org\/files\/2019\/05\/berlin-taxi-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2019\/05\/berlin-taxi.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2019\/05\/berlin-taxi-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2019\/05\/berlin-taxi-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2019\/files\/2019\/05\/berlin-taxi-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tips for how to get around Berlin Berlin has an extensive public transport system consisting of trains, trams, and buses. Transport routes can be found using mapping services, such as Google Maps. Summary Buy tickets for trains, trams and buses through the BVG tickets app &nbsp;(external link). 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