Schöneweide is an area in Berlin's Treptow-Köpenick borough in the south-east of the city, on the Spree and shaped by industrial history, a university campus and the localities of Ober- and Niederschöneweide. Between old factory buildings, the riverside and residential quarters, many people need a plannable way to reach Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). A pre-booked private transfer picks you up at your Schöneweide address and takes you straight to BER – and back to your door after you land.
Airport transfer from Schöneweide to BER
For the trip from Schöneweide to BER, enter your pickup address, date and time in the booking form and see the available vehicle classes with the total price before you book. Instead of travelling on the S-Bahn with several changes and your luggage, you travel door to door to the terminal. Schöneweide lies in the south-east, close to the airport; the route runs via the A113 straight towards BER. Depending on traffic, time of day and route the drive typically takes around 25 to 40 minutes. This is guidance only – the real journey time depends on traffic on the day. See the full overview on Berlin airport transfer.
From BER back to Schöneweide
The transfer works in both directions. After landing you are met at BER and driven straight to your Schöneweide address – whether a flat in Niederschöneweide, an address at the campus in Oberschöneweide or one near the S-Bahn station. Enter your flight number when booking so the pickup can follow your actual arrival. Because the rail link is short but change-heavy, a fixed pickup with a name sign is a plannable alternative. See how the BER airport pickup works.
Looking for an Airport Taxi from Schöneweide to BER?
Around Schöneweide S-Bahn station and the factory buildings, many travellers search for a taxi to the airport. As an alternative to hailing a metered taxi on the street, you can pre-book a private transfer to or from BER: the price for your route and vehicle class is shown before you confirm, and the driver waits at the agreed address or at the airport. The transport is carried out by external, licensed transfer providers. Read more about booking an airport taxi to BER in advance.
Pickup areas in Schöneweide
Pickups can take place at private addresses, hotels and business addresses across the Schöneweide area; the address you enter when booking is what counts. Common areas include:
- Schöneweide S-Bahn station
- The Wilhelminenhof campus of HTW Berlin
- The Industriesalon Schöneweide on Reinbeckstraße
- The Reinbeckhallen by the riverside
- Niederschöneweide with its residential streets
- Oberschöneweide along the Spree
What makes Schöneweide distinctive
Schöneweide is divided into Ober- and Niederschöneweide and is strongly shaped by its industrial history. In Oberschöneweide the old AEG and Kabelwerk Oberspree works recall the industrial era, documented in the Industriesalon Schöneweide. On the former works site is now the Wilhelminenhof campus of HTW Berlin. By the riverside the Reinbeckhallen host art and culture. An important hub is Schöneweide S-Bahn station. Further background is in the sources below.
How it works
Three steps to your transfer
Book your ride
Enter your pickup address or destination in the booking form.
Driver arrives
Your driver will be on time at the agreed time.
Get going
Get in and enjoy a stress-free ride via the fastest route.
Hotels, dining and local destinations
Accommodation and business addresses are found mainly around the S-Bahn station and the campus – well suited to transfers in both directions, hotel to BER and BER to hotel. Cafés and local amenities sit by the riverside and on the main roads; if you combine a visit to the Industriesalon with a trip to the airport, simply enter the exact pickup address when booking. Industrial heritage and the Spree also make the area worth seeing.
Families, groups and business travellers
Travelling as a group, everyone stays together in one vehicle, from a business car to a minibus for larger parties. Precisely because the way to BER is short, the direct ride pays off for everyone. The booking system shows which vehicle class is available for your passenger count and luggage; for larger groups see the Berlin airport minibus for groups. For business travellers and the campus, the addresses around the S-Bahn station are typical start and end points.
Schöneweide, Köpenick or Adlershof – which pickup address?
Schöneweide borders Köpenick to the east, Adlershof to the south and lies in the borough with Treptow. East begins Köpenick; south lies Adlershof. The exact address in the booking form always determines the transfer.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book an airport transfer from Schöneweide to BER? Enter your Schöneweide pickup address, date and time; the available vehicles and total price are shown before you book.
How long is the ride from Schöneweide to BER? Because of its location in the south-east, usually around 25 to 40 minutes. This is not a guarantee – the traffic on the day is what matters.
Can I be picked up at the campus? Yes, at private addresses, hotels and business addresses across the Schöneweide area. The address you enter is what counts.
Can I travel directly from BER to Schöneweide? Yes. Enter your flight number so the pickup follows your arrival, and you are driven straight to your address.
Can groups book a minibus transfer to BER? Yes, up to 19 passengers in one vehicle depending on the available class shown during booking.
Check your specific transfer to or from Schöneweide in the booking form.
Sources and background: Treptow-Köpenick borough (berlin.de) · Wikipedia article on Oberschöneweide


