Getting to Berlin
Berlin is a major transport hub with excellent connections to all parts of Germany and Europe. Here are some of the most convenient ways to get to Berlin:
By Flight
Berlin's main airport is Berlin Brandenburg Willy Brandt Airport (BER). BER is located about 25 kilometers southwest of the city center.
By Train
Berlin Hauptbahnhof (central station) is a major railway hub with connections to all parts of Germany and Europe. There are several trains per hour from all major German cities, as well as from many other European cities.
By Car
Berlin is well-connected to the German motorway network. The A10 motorway encircles the city, and there are several motorways that lead directly into the city center. However, traffic congestion can be a problem, so it is advisable to allow plenty of time for your journey.
Getting to HZB - Adlershof Campus
The closest S-Bahn station is Adlershof. There are several trains that run from many parts of Berlin. Please have a look at the BVG Route Planner for more details. Google Maps is also a valid app. From the train station, you can take a short walk to HZB Campus (~12 minutes).
Bus and tram lines are also a good option. The closest stop is Magnusstr. (Berlin). From there, the Campus is a few minutes away on foot.
From the Guest House / NEO Hostel
Option 1 - Tram 68 + 63:
- From NEO Hostel, take Tram 68 towards Wendenschloß. The Tram Stop Betonwerk (Berlin) is located right outside the hostel, on the right.
- Get off at Köllnischer Platz (4 stops). Cross the intersection on the left and reach the Tram stop. Take Tram 63 towards Landschaftspark Johannisthal.
- Get off at Magnusstr. (7 stops). Cross the road and enter Magnusstr.
- Proceed on Magnusstr. for 400 m. The entrance will be on your right.
Option 2 - Tram 68 + Bus 162/164:
- From NEO Hostel, take Tram 68 towards Wendenschloß. The Tram Stop Betonwerk (Berlin) is located right outside the hostel, on the right.
- Get off at Glienicker Str. (3 stops). Cross the road and enter Glienicker Str. and reach the bus stop on the right. Take Bus 162 towards U Rudow or Bus 164 towards S Schönefeld.
- Get off at Magnusstr. Cross the road and enter Magnusstr.
- Proceed on Magnusstr. for 400 m. The entrance will be on your right.
Indications on Google Maps will get you to a side entrance. Please check the exact position in the picture here below (the red pin).
Getting to Guest House / NEO Hostel
Airport -> NEO Hostel
- From the Airport BER Station, take the S45 train to S Südkreuz Bhf.
- Get off at Adlershof (5 stops). From the other platform, take S46 to Königs Wusterhausen.
- Get off at Grünau (1 stop). Cross the street and take Tram 68 to Wendenschloß.
- Get off at Betonwerk. Cross the street, the Hostel is located just a few minutes from the Tram stop.
Tickets
Since you will be staying for 2 weeks, and might want to explore Berlin and its surroundings, the best option is to buy the Deutschlandticket from mo.pla . It costs 58 EUR, it's valid for 1 calendar month (in this case, if bought in August, it will be valid until the 31st of August), and it can be used all over Germany. This means that you can take any train, bus, or tram inside and outside Berlin. Transfer to/from the BER Airport is also covered.
The other tickets from BVG (the Berlin Public Transport Company) are more expensive, and they can only be used in specific zones.
You can buy the Deutschlandticket from this link on the mo.pla website:
https://www.mopla.solutions/de/tickets/deutschlandticket
The ticket is sold as a subscription that renews at the end of every month, but you can cancel it anytime. We will remind you to cancel the subscription at the end of the event.
