Best Airport Transfer Service for Berlin 2026

Berlin Brandenburg Airport opened in 2020 and serves all Berlin flights. It's 25 km south of the city center with good train connections, but transfers offer convenience for groups and late arrivals.

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Service comparison for Berlin

Service	Price range	Meet & greet	Vehicles	Best for	Book
Welcome Pickups	€40–58	✓ Inside terminal	Sedan, MPV	Families needing car seats and premium service	Check price →
Kiwitaxi	€32–48	✓ Arrivals hall	Economy, Comfort, Business, Minivan	Groups needing minivan/minibus options	Check price →
GetTransfer	€25–40	Varies by driver	All types via bidding	Budget travelers — bids undercut taxi meters significantly	Check price →
intui.travel	€28–42	✓ Most drivers	Sedan, Minivan, Bus	Shared transfers to Potsdam or suburban hotels	Check price →

Pricing breakdown by route

Route	Welcome Pickups	Kiwitaxi	GetTransfer	intui.travel
BER → Central Berlin	€40–58	€32–48	€25–40	€28–42
BER → Alexanderplatz	€42–60	€35–50	€28–42	€30–45
BER → Potsdam	€55–75	€45–62	€38–55	€40–58

Prices for a standard sedan (up to 3 passengers). GetTransfer prices are typical winning bids. Last updated March 2026.

Taxi and Uber context

Berlin taxis are metered and generally honest — expect €45–55 from BER to central Berlin. The flat rate isn't officially standardized, so the meter applies. This is why pre-booked transfers are popular — fixed prices, no surprises.

Local tip

The FEX (Airport Express) train runs directly to Berlin Hauptbahnhof in 30 minutes for €3.80 with an AB zone ticket. It's excellent — transfers only make sense for groups, heavy luggage, or late-night arrivals.

How we rated each service

We evaluate each transfer platform across five criteria: pricing transparency, driver quality, booking experience, cancellation flexibility, and coverage in Berlin. Our ratings reflect real booking experiences and user feedback, not paid placements. All four services are affiliate partners — we earn a commission when you book, but this doesn't influence our rankings.

Our verdict

Berlin is well-connected by train (FEX), making pre-booked transfers most valuable for groups of 3+ and late-night arrivals. GetTransfer offers the best prices through bidding (€25–40, well below taxi meters). Welcome Pickups is worth the premium for families — free child seats and in-terminal meet-and-greet at BER's large terminal.

For more detail on each service, read our individual reviews: Welcome Pickups, Kiwitaxi, GetTransfer, and intui.travel.

Looking for all transport options? Our Berlin airport guide covers trains, buses, taxis, and all alternatives — not just transfer services.

Common questions about transfer services

GetTransfer bids typically come in at €25–40 for a sedan. For 1–2 people without much luggage, the FEX train (€3.80) is hard to beat on price.

For 1–2 travelers with manageable luggage going to central Berlin, yes — it's fast (30 min), cheap (€3.80), and frequent. For groups of 3+, late-night arrivals, or hotels far from Hauptbahnhof, a transfer wins on cost per person and convenience.

Yes — all four services cover the BER to Potsdam route (30 km). Expect €45–65 for a sedan. Kiwitaxi and GetTransfer usually have the best intercity prices.

Metered fares run €45–55 to central Berlin depending on your exact destination and traffic. Pre-booked transfers start at €25 with GetTransfer, making them significantly cheaper.

All four services track flights. Welcome Pickups and Kiwitaxi wait up to 60 minutes free. GetTransfer varies by driver (typically 30–60 min). intui.travel includes 60 minutes for airport pickups.