Is public transport free in Germany?

Public transportation is not currently free in Germany, although this is something the government are considering as a way to help combat air pollution. It is, however, heavily subsidized, and the cost of the U-Bahn, S-Bahn, trams, and buses in major cities is very cheap compared to London, Paris, and Zurich.

Can you buy tram tickets on the tram Berlin?

Buying Tickets Tickets for public transport can be purchased at the multilingual ticket machines located on the platforms of S-Bahn and subway stations. On buses, fares are paid to the bus driver, on trams at the ticket machines inside the trains.

How do you pay for buses in Germany?

Tickets are bought at ticket machines on the platforms of S-and U-Bahn stations which fortunately for expats are multilingual. In buses the money is given to the bus driver pretty old school while in trams you get the ticket from the machines machines inside the trains. Tickets must be validated before the journey.

Is taxi expensive in Germany?

Cost of taxis in Germany These vary according to city, but there is usually a basic fee of around 2-3 euros, then a rate of 1-3 euros per kilometre. Waiting time is charged at around 0,10 to 0,50 cents per minute. Surcharges may apply at night and for larger vehicles or bulky luggage.

Can you drink tap water in Berlin?

Yes, tap water is safe and the most controlled beverage/food product in Germany. Many German cities including Berlin and Munich brag about the quality of their tap water which often comes from the same source as mineral water.

Can you pay by card on German buses?

Credit Cards At first this only applied to the S-Bahn, but in August 2017 the BVG (Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe, Berlin Transport Co.), which runs Berlin’s buses, trams and U-Bahn lines, also began accepting credit card payments for tickets bought on BVG’s 680 ticket machines (Ticketautomaten).

Do you tip waiters in Germany?

There is no hard and fast rule about the acceptable amount to tip in Germany. The general custom is a nominal tip, as indicated by the German word for tip (Trinkgeld, or money for a drink). Many people simply round off the bill to the next euro or add a couple more, which is perfectly acceptable.