Accessibility
By AIR
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) is the primary international gateway to Berlin, located approximately 25 km southeast of the city centre. The airport is served by over 60 airlines, offering direct flights to more than 140 destinations across nearly 50 countries.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport has excellent connections to the public transport network and offers a wide range of options for your journey. Whether you want to travel by train, car, car sharing, taxi or bicycle.
Directly under Terminal 1, the Airport Express (FEX) as well as S-Bahn and regional trains take you quickly to the city centre. The express buses X7/X71 to Rudow and the BER2 to Potsdam start in front of the terminal. More information can be found here.
Taxi services from the airport
Licensed taxis are available directly in front of Terminal 1 at the North and South taxi ranks on level E0. A taxi ride from BER to central Berlin typically takes around 30–35 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.
Please make sure that you only get into a vehicle marked as a taxi at the designated taxi stands. Outside these areas, there is a risk that fraudulent suppliers will be found.
By TRAIN
Berlin Hauptbahnhof, the city’s central railway station, is one of Europe’s largest and most modern transport hubs. Located in the heart of Berlin, it provides easy access not only to the city’s main attractions, such as the Reichstag and Brandenburg Gate, but also to the entire region and beyond.
The station handles over 1,800 train movements per day, including international, regional, and suburban services, making it a key gateway for travelers arriving by rail. It is well-connected to high-speed Intercity-Express (ICE) services, allowing swift travel to major German cities such as Munich, Frankfurt, and Cologne.
Berlin Hauptbahnhof also serves as a major international hub, with direct train connections to numerous European cities, including Zurich, Vienna, Prague, Amsterdam, Brussels, and Paris.
For visitors to the ECVIM-CA Congress, reaching the Estrel Hotel from Hauptbahnhof is simple and convenient. Multiple public transport options are available, including the Regional Express, S-Bahn, and buses, all of which can bring you to the hotel in approximately 30 minutes. The station is fully integrated into Berlin’s comprehensive public transport network, providing seamless connections to S-Bahn, U-Bahn, tram, and bus lines across the city.
BY CAR
Berlin is well connected to the European motorway network, making it easily accessible by car from both Germany and neighbouring countries. The A2, A9, A11, A12, A13 and A24 motorways provide easy access to the capital from all parts of Germany.
The Umweltzone, in which only vehicles with certain emission standards are allowed to drive, applies in Berlin city centre. Cars that are used in the environmental zone must be fitted with stickers that indicate the emission class.
Navigation apps or GPS systems are recommended for real-time route guidance and traffic updates.