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Travel from Gropiusstadt to Berlin Brandenburg Willy Brandt Airport (BER) can be planned before the day of departure: enter the pickup address, time, passengers and luggage in the booking form.
What to consider for this connection
The right vehicle class depends on passengers and luggage. The options and total price are shown together in the booking form.
Gropiusstadt is Berlin's best-known large housing estate in the south of Neukölln. Thousands of people live here in the striking high-rises between Johannisthaler Chaussee and Zwickauer Damm. BER is not far away, but the route there by public transport is nonetheless more awkward than you might think. A pre-booked airport transfer takes you from Gropiusstadt to Berlin Airport BER and picks you up there again on your return. The Berlin Airport Shuttle gets you to your destination safely.
Public transport from Gropiusstadt: close and yet complicated
With the U7, Gropiusstadt has a good connection to the underground network. But the U7 does not run to BER. From Lipschitzallee or Wutzkyallee station, you first take the underground to Hermannplatz or Südkreuz, then continue by S-Bahn or FEX to the airport. That is two changes and, depending on the connection, 50 to 65 minutes of travel time.
And yet BER is only about 15 kilometres away as the crow flies. Anyone travelling with suitcases feels every single change. And anyone wanting to get back to Gropiusstadt from BER late in the evening faces the problem that the U7 no longer runs after midnight. That leaves night buses with long journey times and uncomfortable waits.
Taxi and ride apps: short route, still expensive
A taxi from Gropiusstadt to BER costs between 30 and 45 euros. That sounds moderate, but in rush-hour traffic on the A113 or the city motorway the price rises quickly. UBER and Bolt are available in Gropiusstadt, but there are no price guarantees. At peak times or during driver shift changes, the waiting time can become surprisingly long. For the return trip from BER to Gropiusstadt late in the evening, the rule applies: availability drops, prices rise.
Your Gropiusstadt airport transfer: out to BER and back again
With our transfer you spare yourself the hassle. Whether at five in the morning for check-in or at eleven at night on the way back from the airport: your driver is there on time. For the outward trip he picks you up right in front of the house, at the Lipschitzallee high-rise just as at Bat-Yam-Platz or on Fritz-Erler-Allee. For the way back, he stands ready at the BER terminal and waits, even if your plane is delayed.
Especially in Gropiusstadt, where many families with children live, the direct service makes the difference. Have a child seat fitted, stow all the suitcases, get in, done. No dragging through underground tunnels, no waiting at draughty stops.
The advantages at a glance
Direct pick-up in Gropiusstadt or at the BER terminal, with no changing. Comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles with room for several suitcases. Individual extras such as child seats or help with luggage are available. The automatic adjustment of the pick-up time in the event of flight delays is included. Waiting time at the airport is also included.
Fixed price, simple booking
You choose your address in Gropiusstadt, the date, time and direction: to BER or from BER. The price is fixed straight away and stays that way. No surcharge in the rain, no extra charge in rush-hour traffic. The confirmation comes by email with all the details and the vehicle number plate. Payment is conveniently made by credit card or Apple Pay. The Berlin Airport Shuttle is the relaxed solution for your trip.
Take off from Gropiusstadt or arrive there
Two weeks in Turkey, a short trip to Prague or the flight home after a family visit: BER is practically on your doorstep, and your transfer to and from Berlin Airport BER completes the connection. On time at the gate, relaxed back home. Enjoy the advantages of a professional taxi to BER.
Gropiusstadt no longer needs a detour to the airport
BER is close, but the public transport connection makes it unnecessarily complicated. Instead of two changes and an hour of travel time, you book an airport transfer to and from Berlin Airport BER at a fixed price. Affordable, punctual and with no changing.
From Neukölln, Britz, Rudow and Buckow you will also find reliable airport transfers to BER. More information about Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
How do I order the airport taxi in Gropiusstadt?
Booking takes three steps: enter your pick-up address in Gropiusstadt, choose the date, time and vehicle class, and receive a confirmation email with the vehicle number plate and driver contact. In the event of a flight delay, the pick-up time adjusts automatically.
Check the route before confirming
Enter route, time, passenger count and luggage in the booking form. It shows available vehicle options and the total price before booking.