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There are many bus and train routes for passengers who want to reach Berlin Brandenburg Airport from the city center. If you wish, you can easily get to the airport from every point of the city 24 hours a day by renting a car, benefitting from car-sharing alternative or using a taxi.

The S9-S45 S-Bahn trains, regional trains and express buses departing from the center of Berlin every 20 minutes provide transportation service to the terminals 1, 2 and 5. These are frequently preferred as they pass through many central points of the city.

Bus Routes

Express buses are among the frequently used transportation vehicles since they offer fast transportation and can easily be found in the city center. It is possible to reach the three terminals by using both express buses and city buses.

Routes of the buses are as follows:

X7 (every 5 minutes): U Rudow, BER T5, BER T1-2.

X71 (every 20 minutes): U Alt-Mariendorf, Johannisthaler Chaussee, U Rudow, BER T5, BER T1-2.

The route of the express bus BER1 that provides transportation to the terminals in 45-50 minutes: Steglitz town hall, BER T1 (additional charge).

The route of the express bus BER2 that departs 15 times a day and reaches the airport in about 55 minutes: Potsdam Central Station, BER T5, BER T1 (additional charge).

The routes of the buses departing from the city center every 20 minutes and goes to the T5:

163: S Schöneweid, S Adlershof BER T5.

164: S Köpenick, S Adlershof, BER T5.

171: U Hermannplatz, S Sonnenallee, U Neukölln, U Grenzallee-S, U Rudow, BER T5.

Airport Express and Regional Trains

The airport express and regional trains carry passengers from Berlin Hauptbahnhof (Berlin Central Railway Station) to the airport four times an hour. You can reach the train stations located below the BER T1 and T2 terminals with this 30-minute journey. The terminal T5 is also within a short walking distance from the stations T1 and T2.

Regional Train Routes (T1 and T2)

FEX (every 30 minutes): Hauptbahnhof, Ostkreuz-Gesundbrunnen, BER T1-2.

RE7 (every hout): Dessau, Bad Belzig, Berlin city center, Waldstadt, Wünsdorf, BER T1-2.

RB14 (every hour): Nauen, Berlin city center, BER T1-2.

RB22 (every hour): Potsdam-Golm, BER T1-2, Königs Wusterhausen.

S-Bahn Train Routes (T1, T2 and T5)

The train routes S9 and S45 S-Bahn can be preferred since they offer direct transportation the terminal T5. Passengers, who transfer between the three terminals, can also use these trains.

S9 (every 20 minutes): Spandau, Berlin city center, BER T5, BER T1-2.

S45 (every 20 minutes): Südkreuz, BER T5, BER T1-2.

Transportation by Private Car

You can easily get to the BER terminals via the highways A113 or B96a. The direct route to Terminals 1 and 2 passes through the highway A113. To reach Terminal 5, continue along the highway A113 towards the Schönefeld-Süd junction or take the highway B96a that passes by the terminal.

There are five modern car parking lots and two ground-level parking spaces at Terminals 1 and 2. All parking lots are equipped with special stairs and elevators to enable a comfortable transportation for the disabled. Monitors containing information about the current departures and arrivals are also provided in the parking lots.

Car Sharing and Car Rental

You can also benefit from car sharing and rental services for traveling to the airport from the city center. Car2Go/Drive Now, Miles and Sixt companies offer services for the passengers who want to reach the airport in a comfortable way. You can reach these companies online before your travel.

Taxi

There are many stands that you can find a taxi in Berlin city center. You can contact an employee of the airport service provider APCOA for a taxi suitable for passengers and disabled people who need a private taxi or a car with a child seat or larger capacity.

Taxi Berlin, which has a stand on Persiusstrabe 7 and can be reached by calling 49 30 202020, Taxi Deluxe Berlin offering service at Blücherstrabe 65A in the city center, and Taxistand, which provides 24-hour service on Joachimsthaler Str and can be reached by calling 49 162 2335893 are among the companies that you can contact.

Dakar, located on the Cap Vert Peninsula in West Africa and the capital of the Senegal Republic, is one of the most densely populated cities not only of the Senegal Republic, but the entire African continent. The city, home to one of Africa's most important ports, is a hub for maritime trade and transportation in Africa. With these features, Dakar is Senegal's most important economic and cultural city.

The city, which is the last stop of the world famous Lisbon - Dakar Rally, attracts many visitors every year for this reason. The beautiful coastline and vibrant nightlife also make Dakar interesting. French as well as the local language is spoken in the country, which has long been under French rule.

Public transport is generally provided by buses in Dakar, where there is no underground transport system such as metro and tram in the city center. Although the vehicles are not very comfortable and new, there is a very widespread transportation network by which you can go to both the city center and the surrounding cities. Taxis are an alternative of safe and convenient transportation in the city center. The most important thing to note about taxi is that there is no taximeter or similar implement in the vehicles. For this reason, you should definitely tell the place you are going to go, and ask for the fare before you take the taxi. You definitely should not forget to negotiate. On average you can try to negotiate half of the price given to you. Car rental is also quite common in the city. As public transport is very old and crowded, and taxis need constant negotiation, many visitors prefer to make their journey more comfortable by renting a car.

You can go to the Mali Federation with the Dakar-Bamako railway line, which is a great contributor to the city's commercial viability. But you should not forget that there may be delays in the train service and that the wagons are very crowded. You can reach the Goree Island, on the openings of Dakar, for an average of 5000 CFA Francs by boats departing every day. Colonialism spread from the island as Portugal has started trading on this island which is accepted as the starting point of slave trade today. The airport is 11 kilometers from the city. After exiting the airport, you can reach the city center via a fairly straight road following the Route de l'Aeroport.

You can use buses as a means of public transport or you can use taxi or private shuttle service for more comfortable transportation. In addition, some hotels have airport shuttle services. Car rental is the most preferred choice for many Dakar visitors who want to have a private transport vehicle during their visit.

Airport Shuttle Service

The airport has shuttle services; you have to pay a fee for this service. Unlike what you are used to, these services work with car rental logic. The shuttle picks you up right in front of the airport and takes you to your final destination. However, it is necessary to make reservation at least 2 days in advance to benefit from these services. If you are traveling alone or in groups, you can benefit from this service, which will require you to pay a little more.

Bus

In Dakar, it is possible to reach the city center from the airport by bus which is the pioneer of public transportation. You can reach the city center by taking the bus number 8, which is departing just from in front of the airport exit gate. The bus operates between 06:00 and 21:00.

Hotel Shuttle

Some hotels in Dakar offer airport shuttle service to their customers. If your hotel has airport shuttle service, you can request this service in advance. So, right after the baggage delivery, you can have a very comfortable and fast transportation vehicle that will meet you with a banner with your name and that will leave you to the door of your hotel.

Taxi

Taxis are very popular for transportation in Dakar. Cars used as taxis are generally old-fashioned vehicles. But if you make a good bargain, you can reach the city center in half an hour at a very convenient price. You should agree with the driver about the fare before you board.

Car Rental

Car rental is the most preferred alternative in Dakar. There is a wide selection of car rental options from economical cars to luxurious ones at the airport. You can rent a car with or without driver. It is also very easy and convenient to travel by private car in the city, so you can have a comfortable transportation vehicle throughout your visit by agreeing with one of the car rental offices at the airport. You can reach the center of Dakar in half an hour by following the Route de l'Aeroport. The road is about 17 kilometers.