Berlin Brandenburg Taxi vs Uber

Real prices, official pickup locations, scam warnings and the cheapest way from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Berlin city centre.

Last verified: 2026-07

Official Taxi
€45-55 to Mitte (city centre)
35-55 min
Berlin cabbies (LGmbh-licensed, all metered)
Uber
€40-55 (surge peaks)
T1 designated ride-share pickup zone

Cheapest way

FEX express train to Hauptbahnhof €4.40 — 30 min direct.

Where to catch an official taxi

T1 arrivals ground floor — follow "Taxi" signs

How to avoid taxi scams at Berlin Brandenburg

  • Berlin taxis must use meter. No fixed rates.
  • €1.50 airport surcharge is legitimate.

Skip the queue — pre-book a fixed-price transfer

No haggling, no scam risk, driver meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. Locks price before you fly.

Getting out of Berlin (BER)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Currency
EUR
English-friendly
High
Tipping
5-10% or round up.

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