3.5 central transportation hub in the Alexanderplatz area, every type of transportation lies at your feet--regional trains, S+U-Bahn, trams, buses, AirPort Express trains. Depending on which type of transit, the station extends above and below ground. You can purchase tickets mostly at the automated ticket machines for local transit or at a couple manned ticket booths. For more info check out their website www.bahnhof.de/alexanderplatz Located within and around the station are a number of retail stores and fast food or fast casual restaurants. The area surrounding the station features the Berlin Fernsehturm, Weltseituhr, Rotes Rathaus, Nikolaikirche, and other historic and tourist sites. It's also within walking distance 20-25 minutes from Museum Island. There's shopping and public parks in the neighborhood too. This area was also where in the evening there were quite a fair number of unfortunate homeless peoples in the streets. Didn't feel like they were bothering anyone though just a note for those walking around later at night. read more

S+U Bahnhof Alexanderplatz - View of the station in the evening - Train Stations Near Me - Berlin, BE

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Clean, efficient, and will get you where you need to go. This train station is nearest the TV tower and can get you to any point/connection in the city. Signage is great and, the station itself, is very easy to spot. 23/2022 read more

Alexanderplatz is a decent station in the central Mitte area of Berlin, it is named after Alexanderplatz, in which is the area it is located. I used Bahnhof Alexanderplatz to help get me into Berlin, after arriving off a flight from Berlin-Schoenefeld Airport, this station seemed much nicer than the Schonefield Station with more places to drink and overall it was a nicer station, although it was pretty average anyway. Alexanderplatz has a metro-station and a fairly large number of train services. Brands such as Starbucks are inside here, there is also other places nearby such as decent places to eat (Vapiano) and other shops and coffee-shops such as TKMaxx and Starbucks, which are located just outside in Alexanderplatz. Alexanderplatz inside was decent/average, yet was one of the better stations in Berlin in terms of location, in terms of size it doesn't really compare with the Central Station and other stations which have more shops such as supermarkets, which I find useful in train stations in Germany due to the restricted trading laws they have in place. A high two-star rating for a decent, average train station in a good location but due to lack of having something special about it, and a lack of supermarkets and similar places such as eateries, I feel only a high two-star rating is possible for Alexanderplatz Station in Mitte, Berlin. read more

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Alexanderplatz is the historic center of East Berlin and hosts the Television Tower (Fernsehturm), a water fountain, a world clock, and of course, a big transit station. You're connected to subway and city train from here (U-Bahn, S-Bahn) as well as regional trains. If you're going to Schoenefeld airport (SXF) this is where you'll depart or board the regional train. From/to Tegel airport (TXL): if you chose to take public transport to get (from) there, Alexanderplatz is one of the city center destinations. The bus stop is located on Karl Liebknecht Str. PRO TIP: take the taxi instead of public transportation when going to TXL. It saves you a nerve or two. read more

S+U Bahnhof Alexanderplatz - Train Stations Near Me - Berlin, BE

If you're arriving into Berlin by the smaller airport Schoenefeld, you'll probably use the regular train service into the city, which only take about 10-20 minutes depending on which stop you're getting off at The route takes you along the river and introduces you to the succession of major train termini running along this east-west spine of the city - OstBahnhof, Alexanderplatz, Berlin Hauptbahnhof and Zoologischer Garten. Helpfully, this route is also plied by the S-Bahn trains which are more frequent Alexanderplatz is a major transportation hub connecting the trains, S-Bahn. U-Bahn, trams and buses. The public transport in major German cities is outstanding There are quite a few dining options in the station but if none of these mainly fast food places take your fancy, then it's but a short walk to many other options The toilets are located on the ground floor in the 'WC Centre', which features the signposted 'pissoir' (German for urinal) read more

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When we arrived in Berlin, my sister and I did not know how to get to our hotel (at the time, we didn't know that it was just minutes away from Spittelmarkt Station, or how to get to Spittelmarkt Station, for that matter). So at the airport we asked at the information desk about getting to our hotel, and we were told that there were only two options: taking a cab or a regular public transit bus, and that the cab ride would be extremely expensive (total lie--the fare from our hotel to the airport was only about €25 or €30). So we stupidly chose to take public transit. Now, taking public transit from the airport wouldn't have been so horrible if there were a train/subway/tram/skytrain thing that runs frequently on a track, but the only transport, other than a supposedly super expensive cab (so not true!!!) was a bus. And not even a coach bus, but a regular public transit bus. And even though it's a bus that runs to and from the airport, where it would be reasonable to expect the majority of people to have large suitcases, it was just a regular bus that didn't have any extra space for luggage. Seriously, what city, especially a big city, only has a regular public transit bus going to and from the airport? (Even Vancouver, which has shitty transit service, has a skytrain going to and from the airport, and it has quite a lot of room for luggage.) If there is a coach bus available, we were not told about it, but that could be another lie. Anyway, we were told how to get to our hotel: to take the bus to such-and-such a station (I don't remember which station--maybe Alexanderplatz), and from that station to take the train a couple of stops to Spittelmarkt. However, after about twenty minutes or so of a horrible bus ride (the bus was overcrowded with people coming from the airport with their luggage, and more people getting on at later stops as the bus made its way through the city), the bus stopped just outside of another station, and the driver kicked everyone off, announcing that the bus was stopping there, as there was a "demonstration". Great, so now we have no idea where we are or how to get to our hotel. Also, we were dropped off at Hauptbahnhof Station, one of the biggest stations in Europe. We went to the transit information booth inside the station and were given a print out of directions to get to our hotel. (Why we didn't just get a cab at this point, I have no idea. Turns out that cabs are fairly cheap and efficient in Berlin, at least compared to other cities. I highly recommend taking cabs in Berlin if the transit route is not convenient.) The instructions were to take the train to Alexanderplatz, transfer to the U2 line, and go to Spittelmarkt. Easy, but annoying since our trip was taking more time than it should have, and involving an extra transfer. We arrived at Alexanderplatz and managed to find the route we needed. However, in order to get to the platform for the U2 line, we had to go down a level, and we couldn't find an escalator. We eventually found an elevator, but for some reason, it didn't go to the platform that we needed. So we had to drag our heavy luggage (my sister and I don't do the "backpacking around Europe" thing, and each had a 50lb suitcase and duffle bag, as well as our purses) down not just one flight of stairs, but two. Well, if that wasn't bad enough, after going down the two flights, we had to go UP one flight of stairs! For fuck's sake! It was such a terrible, and PAINFUL experience. I'm surprised I didn't damage my back. As we were waiting for our train, we did see a person in a wheelchair on the platform, so we wondered how the hell they got there, because there weren't any escalators or elevators that we could see. Tip: never, ever take transit from the airport in Berlin. read more

The first place I think of visiting when my plane's wheels touch down on Tegel's tarmac isn't Pariser Platz, or is it Mustafa's Gemüse Kebap, it's the Bahnhof at Alexanderplatz. Why? I never want to be caught dead riding a train without a pass during a surprise inspection, so I head straight to the train station at Alex to buy my monthly rail passes ASAP. Many subway stations in Berlin often don't have machines that take cash and major credit cards. Most don't even sell monthly passes. There's a BVG counter inside the station where you can buy train passes suitable for your traveling needs. The process is painless, simple, secure, and they take cash and accept major credit cards. There are plenty of eateries located on each level. If I'm not mistaken, there are also stands located on the top platform, which are perfect if you want to grab a quick bite to eat before jumping into your train. There are also shops like small bookstores where you can purchase novels, travel guides, or Playboys for those longer train rides. To use the restroom facilities will cost you €1 -- unless you're like this one guy I observed who hopped over the barriers, then it'll be free. Maybe €1 is a bit steep just to relieve yourself, but if you gotta go, you can't put a price tag on when nature calls. However, the restrooms are extremely clean and well-maintained. If you're unsure where to begin exploring Berlin, this station's a good stop to hop off of, because it's right smack in the middle of all the action that's in Alexanderplatz. You could choose to ride the elevator up to the top of Fernsehturm (Television Tower), or explore nearby parks and other attractions. read more

The most famous location in the eastern part of Berlin. Lost a lot of its old east-germany charme through the many over-crowded shopping and fast food locations. But some of it is luckily still there: The world-clock, the Berlin TV tower and water fountains. read more

I had to use this station a lot and it can be easy to get turned around but just ask for help and connect to the wifi so you can use the BVG app to get directions. It makes life so much easier and you dont usually have to ask people anymore. I just stuck with a group since we were going to the same area and it was late at night. Also dont worry if you miss it because there is always another one coming. At night it's about 11-20minutes max for the next arrival but still not bad. read more