Account for Berlin city tax, fare zones and airport coverage before choosing a WelcomeCard.
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Berlin uses AB and ABC fare areas, with BER airport in the wider zone. The city tax is based on the accommodation charge rather than a flat nightly amount.
Fares can vary or require a date-specific quote. Check the official journey planner for the current adult fare before travel.
Verified on 29 Aug 2026 Review 29 Nov 2026Business travel is no longer generally exempt. Statutory exemptions and non-accommodation charges must be checked on the state page.
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Contactless: Buy and activate a mobile ticket in an official app. A bank card is not itself a universal tap-in ticket across the network.
Airport: BER airport is in zone C, so an AB ticket alone is not sufficient.
Zones: Berlin zones A and B.
Buy: BVG app, ticket machine or sales point.
Validate: Validate a paper ticket before travel unless it is already time-stamped. Activate mobile tickets before boarding.
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Airport: Choose the ABC version for BER airport.
Zones: Available for AB or ABC.
Buy: BVG channels, Berlin tourist information and authorised sellers.
Validate: Validate the transport ticket before first travel when required.
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Transport: Unlimited eligible travel in fare zones AB for the card validity.
Reservations: Discount partners can require advance booking or a specific sales channel.
Exclusions: BER airport is outside AB. The standard card gives discounts rather than free entry at most partners.
Activation: Transport validity begins according to the ticket activation or validation time.
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Reduced price: Child prices vary by age.
Free entry: Children aged 0 to 3 enter free.
Reservation: Required
Timed entry: Used
The recorded adult price is a starting price. Date and product pricing can vary.
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Reduced price: The official reduced price applies to listed eligible groups with proof.
Free entry: Children under 6 enter free.
Reservation: Not required by the checked source
Timed entry: Not stated as required
The WelcomeCard discount is applied at the on-site ticket office under the museum conditions.
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Timed entry: Used
Prices can vary by visit date or ticket option. Check the official page for the current adult fare and available times before booking.
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Open the official page again before paying or relying on a rule that may change.