Arriving in a new city with no expectation of the transit structure is always anxiety inducing. Some cities have robust train and subway systems while others rely more heavily on buses.

Berlin is a city well diversified in its public transportation. There are trains, subways, buses and trams to help residents and visitors get around. The first thing you will want to take care of is acquiring a Berlin Welcome Card upon your arrival. The card grants access to public transportation in a city-wide capacity while offering steep discounts on more than 200 city attractions.

Depending on your personal comfort level with trains, the Berlin Bahn metro is probably your best bet for traversing the city. The trains travel all over the city and offer a robust starting point for getting around.

In total, the hundreds of stops in and around Berlin provide travelers great opportunities to get within a stone’s throw of their final destination. The best part about getting tickets for Berlin’s public transit? The ticket kiosks are open 24 hours per day, making sure guests can always get a ticket.

Berlin is akin to other sprawling metropolises. There are multiple areas with attractions clumped together. With a little bit of planning and some lucky weather, it’s more than possible you could walk to see what you want or need to see in Berlin.