BVG Buses in Berlin – Types, Tickets & Best Routes

Yellow BVG buses in Berlin, including a double-decker at a central stop
Express X-Bus lines, late-night N-buses, and iconic double-deckers — BVG buses knit Berlin together and turn commutes into mini city tours.

Getting around Berlin is easy with BVG buses — from speedy X-Bus connections to the scenic 100/200/300 double-decker lines. They plug the gaps between U-Bahn, S-Bahn and tram, and they’re great for first-time visitors and locals alike.

Plan flexible hops of 5–25 minutes between sights and stations. Use an AB/ABC ticket (or Berlin WelcomeCard) and always check live departures in the BVG app — frequency, detours and night service can change by day and season.

Is the BVG bus right for you?

  • Express & Cross-Town: X-Bus = fewer stops, faster across longer stretches.
  • Sightseeing made easy: Double-deckers on 100/200/300 pass Tiergarten, Brandenburg Gate, Museumsinsel & more.
  • Night moves: N-Bus network covers the city after trains wind down.
  • Tickets & zones: AB for city; ABC for outskirts/airport. WelcomeCard is a simple bundle.
  • Accessibility: Low-floor entry and ramps on most lines; wheelchairs/strollers share the multi-purpose area.

Quick Overview

  • Coverage: Buses knit together U-Bahn, S-Bahn, and tram, filling gaps between stations.
  • Frequency: Core corridors run often; edges thin out a bit late at night.
  • Wayfinding: Line letters help — M (MetroBus, frequent), X (Express), N (Night).

The Bus Types (what each one’s for)

  • MetroBus (M-lines)

    High-frequency day & evening service along major corridors. Good for quick hops without checking timetables.

  • X-Bus (Express)

    Fewer stops, faster trips on longer stretches. Ideal when you need speed across town or to big hubs.

  • Night Bus (N-lines)

    When trains taper off, N keeps Berlin moving. Great for late dinners, concerts, or getting home after last U-Bahn.

  • Regular Bus

    The backbone—local coverage into residential streets and connections to stations, parks, hospitals, and campuses.

  • Articulated Bus (the “long” bus)

    More space at peak times. You’ll see these on busy routes and event corridors.

  • Double-Decker

    Berlin’s rolling grandstands. Grab the front row upstairs for Tiergarten, Unter den Linden, and Zoo panoramas.

Best Bus Lines for Sightseeing (quick wins)

  • Bus 100: Zoo ↔ Alexanderplatz via Tiergarten, Victory Column, Bellevue, Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, Unter den Linden, Museum Island.
  • Bus 200: Zoo ↔ Prenzlauer Berg via Tiergarten, Potsdamer Platz, Kulturforum, Leipziger Straße, Alexanderplatz.
  • Bus 300: West ↔ East scenic link via Philharmonie/Kulturforum, Potsdamer Platz, Unter den Linden, Alexanderplatz, East Side.
Tip: Ride one direction, hop off at 2–3 sights, then switch to U-/S-Bahn back.

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Planning Tools

  • BVG app: live departures, tickets, disruptions.
  • Stop displays: show next arrivals and diversions.
  • Google/Apple Maps: good for rough planning; always cross-check in the BVG app.
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