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| === Traveling to Berlin === | | === Traveling to Berlin === |
| | Berlin has two functional airports: Tegel (TXL) and Schönefeld (SXF). Tegel is closer to the city center and has service from transatlantic flights (Air Berlin, United, Air Canada Rouge) as well as many normal-cost air carriers. Some flights departing from terminal A allow you to get very quickly from the gate to the waiting lounge because each jetbridge has its own gate, security and lounge. All other terminals in Tegel take a little longer. Schönefeld is a little further from the city's center, but also has a very easy connection to the office. Schönefeld is primarily served by low cost air carriers (Ryanair, Easyjet). |
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| The best airport option is Berlin-Tegel (TXL). Fly TXL it if you can. It's one of the most stress-free and swiftest airport experiences you'll ever get. It's also by far the closest airport to the Berlin office and just a ~20 EUR taxi ride away.
| | Berlin is also well connected by train. The closest major station for long distance and international trains is the Ostbahnhof. If the train does not stop at Ostbahnhof, then the Hauptbahnhof is the next best choice. |
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| Getting to TXL usually takes less than 30 minutes from the office, and less than 45 minutes from Alexanderplatz. Everything at TXL is within 5-min walking distance. Don't expect to spend more than 30 minutes to get from the taxi through security to the gates unless you must check baggage for a long-distance flight. Often you'll make it in well under 20.
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| TXL is served by Lufthansa, Airberlin and most other international airlines. Depending on the airline, you'll have to fly Schönefeld Airport (SXF). It is not as convenient as TXL, but still quite alright. While this is a bit further out from the office, the taxi ride will still only set you back about 45 EUR. Calculate an hour to get there.
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| Both airports are very well connected to the public transport system (see below). TXL is served by the [http://www.bvg.de/en/Travel-information?#tab-list-0-b TXL Airport Bus Line] which takes between 30 and 40 minutes to and from Alexanderplatz. A ticket to and from anywhere in the city (tariff ABC) costs only 3.30 EUR.
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| === Public transportation === | | === Public transportation === |