Oct 31,2020 Update: As of today TXL is permanently shut. Berlins new airport (BER) is opening and all planes will be diverted to it. Read more about the new airport here.

Once you exit the airport (TXL)  you are at loading/unloading and drop off zone of TXL. That is also a massive bus stop with different bus lines to choose from.

Make sure to buy your bus card at one of the machines before you board your bus. The machines are located outside, at the bus terminal. You can’t miss them, they’re big, boxy and yellow. Its 2.80 Euros one way plus transfer.

I took TXL 147 bus. If you see it on the Rail map, you see that it drops you off at the first available train station. From there you can work out where else to go. I kept going because I missed my stop. However, the train station shows your future stops. I sat on the train until I got to Hauptbahnhof station, which is one of the main stations with many lines to choose from and transfer.

From here I took the S5 orange line (direction Strausberg Nord) to the next stop and transferred to the U6 purple line (Alt-Mariendorf direction) and got off at Statemitte station. Here I resurfaced and looked for my hotel, which is the Hilton hotel.

It’s easy once you get the hang of it.

Here is a map of TXL. I’ve highlighted the terminals in red. I also drew a green circle over the area you should walk to for buses into the city. Once you buy your bus ticket from the yellow ticket machines, validate it and get on the appropriate bus into the city.

I recently came back and took the X9 to the city and I also took the X9 back into the airport. There are several buses that make their way into the closest metro station. If all else fails, just make it to the metro and you’ll be good from there.

I’ll put a regular map of TXL below so you can see it without all my scribbles and highlights.

Looking for the Buses from Other Terminals

If you landed at another terminal, aside from the international terminal it might be a little different. Once you exit security, walk outside of the airport. You’ll see row and rows of taxis. You can either take a taxi to your destination or you can look for the bus.

You need to walk to Terminal A which is the main terminal. At this point, you’ll notice the red ticket stands. Don’t use those, those are not for the buses.

Follow the signs and walk up the stairs to the main terminal and towards the front of the airport. From here you’ll notice a bus terminal in the parking lot and another bus station directly in front of the airport. Look for the yellow ticket boxes. Pay your fare and don’t forget to validate it before getting on the bus.

Hope this helps. Feel free to leave me a comment with questions.