Bus

For those staying or visiting a little outside the city
Noteworthy for: The bus network provides a steady back-up to the rapid transit system, especially through the night.

There are four different types of bus service in Berlin, and all can be used by purchasing a standard BVG (Berlin state transport) ticket, also usable on the S-Bahn, U-Bahn and trams.
Metrobuses are denoted by the letter 'M' and then a two digit number, covering most of Berlin and usually operating between two designated rail stations or main streets. Express buses begin with an 'X' and run between major centers, including both Tegel and Schoenefeld Airports, and have fewer stops along the route.

Night buses are plentiful and often used on the rare occasions when you might find yourself waiting for a train. Standard, scheduled route buses are used mainly by commuters outside the city to get into the centre of Berlin but, for visitors, are a poor comparison to the efficiencies of the S-Bahn and U-Bahn.

See the section on the 'U-Bahn & S-Bahn' for ticketing details.