Berlin can be easily reached from any destination in the world, thanks to its central location in Europe and the excellent infrastructure. Berlin is connected to other cities by two airports, Tegel and Schönefeld, which are located in the north and southeast of Berlin, with transfer times to the city center of between 20 and 45 minutes. Within Berlin, an extensive and well-organized transport system with buses, suburban railway and subways allows for short and comfortable travelling times.
By plane
Many international flights to Germany arrive at Frankfurt International Airport (FRA), which is just 4 -5 hours from Berlin main station by train. If you want to fly directly to Berlin, there are two airports: Berlin Schönefeld (SXF) and Berlin Tegel (TXL).
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Schönefeld Airport is situated in the southeast of Berlin, about 18 km from the city centre. The trip to Berlin central station (Berlin Hauptbahnhof) takes about 30 min. by suburban train.
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Tegel Airport is located in the northwest of Berlin, approximately 8 km from the city centre. It will take you about 15 min. to get to the western city center.
Further information:
phone: +49 (0) 180 5000 186
www.berlin-airport.de
By train
Berlin can be reached from all directions using the fast InterCityExpress-, InterCity- and EuroCity-Trains. Since May 2006, the new central station "Berlin Hauptbahnhof" is in use, which is the station-of-choice to arrive from any direction.
Further information: www.bahn.de
By car
Berlin is easily reachable by car. There is a ring motorway around Berlin, called "Berliner Ring" (A 10). There are various access roads, that lead from the ring to the inner city.
If you want to enter the inner city, please note that it is now an "environmental zone", where only cars that are up to emission standards are allowed.
Further information about travelling to Berlin can be obtained at
www.berlin.de
© Deutsche Bahn
Public Transport in Berlin is provided by BVG. Its yellow double-deckers buses, suburban railway (S-Bahn) and metro (U-Bahn) will take you to any place in the city.
Look for the signs 
or 
to find an S- or U-Bahn stop.
There are three different travel zones: Zones A and B include the whole city, while Potsdam and Schönefeld Airport are located in Zone C. The bus stop "Lützowplatz" is located just in front of the venue, and frequently served by several bus routes. A single ticket will be 2.10 €, a day pass 6.10 €. For further information please visit the BVG-hompage (www.bvg.de), where you can also obtain network maps.
Taxis in Berlin are usually light yellow and carry a TAXI sign, which is illuminated if the taxi is available. To order a taxi, contact the hotel reception or call 0800 026 10 26 (free call) or 030 44 33 22 or 030 21 01 01.
The basic price is 3 € plus an additional 1.60 € per kilometer. There is a short distance tariff which costs 3.50 € for up to two kilometres (only possible if you stop a taxi - not at a taxi parking area or per order). You must ask for the short distance tariff upon entering the taxi.
Bike taxis are the environmentally friendly way to get around Berlin's inner city. They work like normal taxis, you can hail them, or order them in advance at: 030 23 55 00 77.