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There are other numerous ticket options available. More information is provided at the BVG
customer service centres:
+ Underground station Turmstrasse (Tiergarten), Berlin-Tiergarten, entrance from Alt-
Moabit, Opening hours: Mon - Fri 6.30 a.m. - 11.00 p.m., Sat 9.00 a.m. - 3.30 p.m.
+ Zoo Pavillon, S+U-Bahn station Zoologischer Garten, Berlin-Charlottenburg,
Hardenbergplatz, Opening hours: Mon - Sun 6.30 a.m. - 8.30 p.m.
BVG-website: (English version available)
VBB-website:
Information can be found at every underground, urban railway station (S-Bahn), tram and bus
stops. In the entrance area and on the platform the following is provided on the "BVG Service"
information panel:
+ A Berlin city map with street directory
+ A complete route plan for Berlin
+ A diagram network for the underground and urban railway (S-Bahn) with a station directory
+ A list of all stations with details of the fare zones
+ The BVG night service network
+ Timetables
+ A map of the area around the underground station
Special information:
Information such as "current timetable changes" is displayed on the "BVG Service" information
panel. Special display cases at the entrance of the underground stations contain additional
information on short-term and temporary changes.
Public transportation runs from approximately 4.00 a.m. to 0.30 a.m. on weekdays and is extended
on weekends, some of the services even run all night.
German Rail
The railway system (DB-Deutsche Bahn) in Germany connects the major cities by Intercity Express
(ICE) and Intercity (IC) trains. Regional trains operate in the smaller cities and towns. A number of
different types of train tickets are available.
Contact for information on individual trips:
24-hour information hotline
Tel: 11861 (nationwide)
Website: (English version available)
Taxi
Taxis can be ordered by phone or hired at taxi ranks. Waiting time will also be charged. In case a
taxi is needed early in the morning it is advisable to order it the evening before.
Taxi-Funk Berlin GmbH Taxi-Ruf Taxi-Ruf GmbH ‘City-Funk’
Tel: 030-44 33 22 Tel: 030-21 01 01 Tel: 030-21 02 02