Berlin transport pass: U-Bahn, S-Bahn, tram and bus explained for visitors

A Conet Pass for Berlin covers unlimited travel across the entire zone ABC network: U-Bahn, S-Bahn, tram, bus and ferry. Zone ABC includes BER Airport, so the airport connection is part of the standard pass — no separate shuttle ticket required. The pass is valid from download. You must enter your correct arrival date at purchase, as tickets can only be downloaded from that date onwards.

Berlin has one of the most extensive public transport networks in Europe, with ten U-Bahn lines, fifteen S-Bahn lines, 22 tram routes, over 150 bus lines and ferry services on the Spree and Müggelsee. For visitors moving around the city across one or more days, a Conet Pass removes the need to buy individual BVG or VBB tickets, validate at machines or manage zone calculations. You purchase online before you leave, and the pass works from the moment you download it.

This guide covers what the Berlin Conet Pass includes, how the zone system works, which lines serve the most visited areas, how the airport connection works, and what to check before buying.

What is covered by the Berlin Conet Pass

The Berlin Conet Pass gives unlimited access to all public transport within zone ABC. This includes:

• U-Bahn: ten underground lines (U1 to U9, including U55) operated by BVG, connecting the city center with all major residential and tourist districts.
• S-Bahn: fifteen suburban rail lines operated by DB, covering the wider urban area, the ring line (Ringbahn), and connections to Potsdam and BER Airport.
• Trams: 22 routes operated by BVG, primarily serving the eastern districts (Mitte, Prenzlauer Berg, Friedrichshain, Lichtenberg). Trams are the main surface transport mode east of the former Wall.
• Buses: the full BVG urban bus network, including MetroBus routes and night buses (N-lines), covering areas not served by U-Bahn or tram.
• Ferry: BVG ferry line F10, crossing the Müggelsee between Rahnsdorf and Wendenschloß. Included within the standard zone ABC ticket.
• Airport connection: BER Airport (Berlin Brandenburg) is within zone C, and therefore fully covered by the zone ABC pass. The most direct connections are the S-Bahn lines S9 and S45 from the city center, and the regional express trains RE7 and RB14. No separate shuttle ticket is required.
• Bike sharing: every pass includes an Uber promo code for bike sharing. Instructions on how to redeem are provided in your confirmation email.

Not included: regional trains beyond zone C, intercity and long-distance rail services, coaches. The zone ABC pass covers Berlin and its immediate surroundings including Potsdam — journeys beyond this area require a separate ticket. Children aged 5 and under travel free on all Berlin public transport.

How the zone system works

Berlin’s public transport network is divided into zones A, B and C. The Conet Pass covers all three zones together (ABC).

• Zone A covers the city center within the S-Bahn ring, including all central U-Bahn and S-Bahn stations, Alexanderplatz, Potsdamer Platz, the government district and Tiergarten.
• Zone B extends from the S-Bahn ring to the city limits. It includes most residential districts, outer U-Bahn and S-Bahn stations, and major venues such as the Olympic Stadium, Tegel (former airport area) and Tempelhof.
• Zone C extends beyond the city into the surrounding Brandenburg state. It includes BER Airport, Potsdam Central Station and the surrounding region. The Conet Pass covers all three zones, meaning no additional ticket is needed for airport connections or day trips to Potsdam.

U-Bahn: key lines and stops for visitors

The U-Bahn is the fastest way to move across the city center, with frequent services from early morning to midnight and continuous night services on weekends.

• U1 and U3 connect Warschauer Straße (Friedrichshain) westward through Kreuzberg and Schöneberg. Key stops: Schlesisches Tor, Kottbusser Tor, Nollendorfplatz, Wittenbergplatz.
• U2 runs east to west through the historic center. Key stops: Alexanderplatz, Stadtmitte, Potsdamer Platz, Zoologischer Garten, Kaiserdamm.
• U5: the longest U-Bahn line, connecting Hönow in the east to the main station (Hauptbahnhof) via Alexanderplatz, Museumsinsel and Brandenburger Tor. Essential for the museum island and government quarter.
• U6: north to south through the center. Key stops: Friedrichstraße, Stadtmitte, Mehringdamm, Tempelhof.
• U7: the longest single U-Bahn line, connecting Spandau in the west with Rudow in the south. Key stops: Bismarckstraße, Bayerischer Platz, Hermannplatz, Neukölln.
• U8 connects Wedding in the north with Neukölln in the south via Alexanderplatz and Moritzplatz.
• U9: north to south on the western side of the center. Key stops: Zoologischer Garten, Spichernstraße, Berliner Straße, Rathaus Steglitz.

S-Bahn and the Ringbahn

The S-Bahn network complements the U-Bahn, reaching areas and stations not on the underground network and connecting to the airport and outer districts.

The Ringbahn (lines S41 and S42) circles the inner city in both directions, connecting all major radial S-Bahn lines and providing fast connections between neighborhoods without going through the center.  Key S-Bahn lines for visitors:

• S1 connects Wannsee in the southwest to Oranienburg in the north, passing through Potsdamer Platz, Brandenburger Tor, Friedrichstraße and Hauptbahnhof.
• S3, S5, S7, S9: east-west lines passing through the city center and connecting to BER Airport (S9) or the western suburbs (S3, S5, S7).
• S45 connects BER Airport to Südkreuz, Neukölln and Schöneweide without going through the city center. Useful for visitors staying in the southern districts.

Trams: essential for the eastern districts

The tram network covers the eastern half of Berlin almost exclusively, running through Mitte, Prenzlauer Berg, Friedrichshain, Lichtenberg and Hohenschönhausen. West of the former Wall, trams were removed in the 1960s and have not been restored to most areas. Key tram routes for visitors:

• M1 runs from Mitte (Am Kupfergraben, near Museum Island) northward through Prenzlauer Berg. Useful for the Mauerpark area and Prenzlauer Berg restaurants and bars.
• M4, M5, M6 connect Alexanderplatz with Prenzlauer Berg, Friedrichshain and eastern districts. The M4 is one of the busiest tram routes in Europe.
• M10 connects Warschauer Straße (Friedrichshain) with the main station (Hauptbahnhof) via Prenzlauer Berg and the East Side Gallery area.

Trams run from approximately 4:30 am to 1:00 am. Night trams (N-lines) operate on the busiest routes after 1:00 am.

The airport connection: BER included in zone ABC

BER Airport (Berlin Brandenburg International) is located in zone C and is fully covered by the Conet Pass. No separate airport shuttle ticket is required. The fastest connections between BER and the city center are:

• S9 runs from BER Airport Terminal 1-2 through Treptow, Ostkreuz, Ostbahnhof, Alexanderplatz, Friedrichstraße and Hauptbahnhof. Journey time to Alexanderplatz is approximately 45 minutes. Runs every 20 minutes.
• S45 connects BER Airport Terminal 1-2 with Südkreuz, Neukölln and Schöneweide. Useful for visitors staying in the southern or southeastern parts of the city. Does not pass through the city center.
• RE7 and RB14: regional express trains offering faster connections between BER and the city center (Ostbahnhof, Alexanderplatz, Hauptbahnhof). Journey time to Hauptbahnhof is approximately 30 minutes.

All of the above are covered by the zone ABC Conet Pass.

Pass durations available for Berlin

Conet Pass for Berlin is available in the following options:

• 1-day pass: unlimited zone ABC access for 24 hours from first use.
• 2-day pass: unlimited zone ABC access for 48 hours from first activation.
• 3-day pass: unlimited zone ABC access for 72 hours from first activation.
• 5-day pass: unlimited zone ABC access for 5 consecutive calendar days from first activation.

The pass is valid from download. You must enter your correct arrival date at the time of purchase, as tickets can only be downloaded from that date onwards. Make sure the date you enter matches the day you plan to start travelling in Berlin.

Choosing the right pass duration

If you are spending a full day in Berlin, Museum Island, the government district, Kreuzberg and Prenzlauer Berg, the 1-day pass covers every journey including the airport connection, without counting individual fares.

For 2 or 3 days, the pass covers all urban travel plus the airport in both directions. Visitors arriving at BER and departing from BER within a 3-day window can cover both airport connections and all city travel on a single pass.

The 5-day pass suits visitors spending a full week in Berlin or those combining city travel with day trips to Potsdam, which is also within zone C.

Additional inclusions: eSIM, bike sharing and more

Every Conet Pass for Berlin includes a set of benefits delivered automatically with your pass, at no extra cost.

• Free Ubigi eSIM with 500 MB preloaded: delivered directly in your confirmation email. Activate it on the Ubigi website before or during your trip to stay connected without a local SIM. Available to non-EU residents.
• Uber bike sharing: every pass includes an Uber promo code for bike sharing. Instructions on how to redeem are provided in your confirmation email.
• 10% off attraction tickets via Tiqets, covering Berlin’s main museums and cultural sites. The discount is applied when booking through the Tiqets platform using the code included in your pass.
• €5 gym access voucher via Boddy Travel, redeemable at partner gyms in selected European cities through the Boddy Travel platform.

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