Use the BVG App for All Transit Planning and Mobile Tickets
Berlin's public transport system is fast and extensive, but buying tickets correctly takes a minute. Download the BVG Tickets app before you arrive. You'll buy single tickets (2.90 EUR), day passes (AB zone is 8.80 EUR), or 7-day cards (35 EUR) directly from your phone. The app shows real-time departures for U-Bahn, S-Bahn, buses, and trams. Kids under 6 travel free; 6-14 year-olds can ride free with an adult on the WelcomeCard. Download offline to save routes before using public wifi.
Tips
- Buy a day pass if visiting 3+ zones in one day; single tickets save money for 1-2 rides
- Tickets are checked frequently on trains and buses; inspectors ask to see them before departing stations
- Citymapper is a good backup app for multimodal transport including bike and car-sharing options