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Berlin Station Arrival Planner

Choose your Berlin arrival station, luggage situation and first destination, then get a practical first-move plan.

A free Berlin arrival tool for Hauptbahnhof, Ostbahnhof, Suedkreuz, Gesundbrunnen, Zoo, Friedrichstrasse and Alexanderplatz.

Use this free Berlin Station Arrival Planner when you arrive by train and need a calm first decision about luggage, tickets, taxis, sightseeing or the Walk of Berlin meeting point.

What this tool does

Choose your Berlin arrival station, luggage situation and first goal, then get a clear first-move plan for tickets, luggage, sightseeing, taxis or the Walk of Berlin meeting point.

When it helps

Use it on arrival day when you are tired, carrying bags, waiting for hotel check-in or unsure whether Hauptbahnhof, Ostbahnhof, Suedkreuz, Gesundbrunnen, Zoo, Friedrichstrasse or Alexanderplatz is the right starting point.

Local tip

Do not turn arrival day into a complicated itinerary. Solve luggage first, buy the right AB or ABC ticket, then choose one simple first move.

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