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Wannsee is a locality in Berlin's Steglitz-Zehlendorf borough in the far south-west of the city, on the Großer and Kleiner Wannsee and the Havel, at the boundary with Potsdam. Between the lakeshores, villa areas and excursion destinations, many people need a plannable way to reach Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). A pre-booked private transfer picks you up at your Wannsee address and takes you straight to BER – and back to your door after you land.
Airport transfer from Wannsee to BER
For the trip from Wannsee 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. Wannsee lies in the far south-west at the city boundary; the route runs across the city via the AVUS, the city ring and the A113 to BER in the south-east. Depending on traffic, time of day and route the drive typically takes around 50 to 65 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 Wannsee
The transfer works in both directions. After landing you are met at BER and driven straight to your Wannsee address – whether a house by the Großer Wannsee, a villa by the Kleiner Wannsee or an address near the S-Bahn station. Enter your flight number when booking so the pickup can follow your actual arrival. Because of the long ride across the city in particular, a fixed pickup with a name sign is a plannable alternative to changing trains several times. See how the BER airport pickup works.
Looking for an Airport Taxi from Wannsee to BER?
Around Wannsee S-Bahn station and the lakeshores, 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 Wannsee
Pickups can take place at private addresses, hotels and business addresses across Wannsee; the address you enter when booking is what counts. Common areas include:
- Wannsee S-Bahn station as a starting point for excursions
- The Großer Wannsee with the House of the Wannsee Conference
- The Kleiner Wannsee and the Liebermann Villa
- The Peacock Island and the Havel shore
- The Glienicke Bridge towards Potsdam
- Villa areas on Königstraße
What makes Wannsee distinctive
Wannsee is one of Berlin's best-known waterside excursion areas. On the Großer Wannsee stands the House of the Wannsee Conference, today a memorial and education centre. On the Kleiner Wannsee is the Liebermann Villa, the former summer house of the painter Max Liebermann. In the Havel lies the Peacock Island (Pfaueninsel), a UNESCO World Heritage site with a palace and park. The Glienicke Bridge connects Wannsee with Potsdam and became known in the Cold War for exchanges of agents. The Wannsee S-Bahn station is an important starting point for excursions. 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 Königstraße – well suited to transfers in both directions, hotel to BER and BER to hotel. Cafés and excursion restaurants sit on the lakeshores; if you combine a trip to the Peacock Island or the water with a ride to the airport, simply enter the exact pickup address when booking. The lakes, Peacock Island and Glienicke Bridge make the locality one of Berlin's most scenic destinations.
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. On the long ride from the south-west in particular, one vehicle for everyone pays off. 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, the addresses around the S-Bahn station are typical start and end points.
Wannsee, Nikolassee or Kladow – which pickup address?
Wannsee borders Nikolassee to the north-east, Zehlendorf to the east and, across the Havel, Kladow. North-east by the water begins Nikolassee; across the Havel lies Kladow. The exact address in the booking form always determines the transfer.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book an airport transfer from Wannsee to BER? Enter your Wannsee pickup address, date and time; the available vehicles and total price are shown before you book.
How long is the ride from Wannsee to BER? Because of its location at the south-western city boundary, usually around 50 to 65 minutes across the city. This is not a guarantee – the traffic on the day is what matters.
Can I be picked up at the S-Bahn station or the lakeshores? Yes, at private addresses, hotels and business addresses across Wannsee. The address you enter is what counts.
Can I travel directly from BER to Wannsee? 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 Wannsee in the booking form.
Sources and background: Steglitz-Zehlendorf borough (berlin.de) · Wikipedia article on Wannsee