Arrival by car

You can easily travel to Berlin by car. The city has excellent connections to the German transport network, with six motorways leading to Berlin. The A2, A9, A11, A12, A13 and A24 motorways provide easy access to the capital from all parts of Germany. The Berliner Ring, the A10, also ensures that you can usually reach the city centre without traffic jams.

Umweltzone Berlin

The Umweltzone, in which only vehicles with certain emission standards are allowed to drive, applies in Berlin city centre. Cars that are used in the environmental zone must be fitted with stickers that indicate the emission class. Coaches are also subject to the sticker requirement.

Practical for drivers in Berlin: car sharing and hire cars

If you don't want to travel around Berlin in your own car, you can look forward to a wide range of car sharing and hire cars. Providers such as Miles, Share Now, Cambio or Sixt can be found at all major railway stations and airports as well as online or via app. This is interesting for both private individuals and business people and is often cheaper than a taxi to the city centre. Find the most important Carsharing providers in comparison: Overview of prices, area and vehicle fleet.

Tip: You can park the vehicles of most car sharing providers easily and free of charge at the airport. They are therefore ideal for transfers from the airport to the city centre. Once you arrive in Berlin, you can easily get around the city centre using public transport. Leave your car at home and use the well-developed public transport network. Find more tips for your sustainable visit to Berlin here.

The Berlin WelcomeCard gives you free travel on buses and trains in Berlin and discounts at over 180 attractions. 

Berlin WelcomeCard

Parking spaces, car parks and parking zones

In all twelve districts of Berlin you will find many car parks where you can park your car. Please note that the charges often increase the further you move towards the city centre. It is also possible to park on the street. Once you have found a space, look out for signs indicating that you need a parking ticket. You can get a parking ticket from a parking ticket machine. There are numerous parking zones in Berlin city centre where parking is subject to a charge. An overview of all parking zones can be found at this map. 

Pay parking fees via app

If you don't always want to search for change in your wallet, it's best to use one of the convenient mobile phone parking systems. Simply download the respective provider's app onto your smartphone, register and save time and money the next time you park. In Berlin, you can choose between the providers Easypark and Travipay. This means you only pay for the parking time you actually use and don't have to worry about the next parking ticket.

Here you will find further important information on Travelling to Berlin.