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Germany

Berlin

A capital that wears its divided history openly. The S-Bahn and U-Bahn stitch together what the Wall once split.

BVG Fähre (ferry lines F10-F24)

All six ferries are BVG lines: the same ticket as the U-Bahn or bus, no extra charge - and one way, all but the F10 need only the cheapest Kurzstrecke. The F21, F23 and hand-rowed F24 are seasonal - none runs in winter.

Updated on August 5, 2026

How to ride

  1. 1
    Get your ticket before you board
    Buy at a station machine or in the BVG app first. If the landing has no shop or machine, buy from the crew right after boarding.
  2. 2
    Stamp a paper ticket before boarding
    Push a machine-bought paper ticket into a validator - on the landing before you board, or inside the boat as you step aboard.
  3. 3
    Wait at the landing for your direction
    Wait at the landing stage for your direction. The F10 takes about 20 minutes; the F11 and F12 about two.
  4. 4
    Get off at the other side
    Leave the boat when it lands - you cannot stay aboard and ride straight back.

Fares

Single fares2

Ferry crossing on a Kurzstrecke short-trip ticket
Covers a one-way crossing on the F11, F12, F21, F23 and F24 - not valid on the F10
2.8 EUR ≈ $3
Single ticket, Berlin AB zones
What the F10 needs; also good for 2 hours of onward transfers in one direction (no return trips)
4 EUR ≈ $4

Passes & multi-ride4

4-trip Kurzstrecke card
Four short-trip rides on one card - two ferry round trips
7.8 EUR ≈ $9
24-hour ticket, Berlin AB zones
24 hours from stamping, unlimited U-Bahn, S-Bahn, tram, bus and ferry across zones AB
11.2 EUR ≈ $13
Berlin WelcomeCard (48h / 72h, zones AB)
Unlimited travel across zones AB with ferries included, plus discounts at 170-plus partners
28.5〜39.5 EUR ≈ $32–44
CityTourCard (48h / 72h, zones AB)
Unlimited travel across zones AB - S-Bahn, U-Bahn, regional trains, tram, bus and ferry
23.8〜35.6 EUR ≈ $27–40

Add-ons & fees1

Bicycle ticket (Kurzstrecke / AB)
One per bike on top of your own; 5.90 euro for 24h. The crew decides if there is room
1.9〜2.7 EUR ≈ $2–3

Estimates use exchange rates as of November 4, 2026

A BVG ferry: the same ticket as the U-Bahn covers it, at no extra fare. Taken Aug 2020 © Andre_de・CC BY-SA 4.0

Payment

Tap to ride
Used to buy tickets at machines and counters - there are no gates to tap at
IC card
No stored-value card to tap and ride; BVG's Guthabenkarte only pays for tickets
App tickets
App tickets need no stamping; have one showing before you step aboard
Paper tickets
Paper tickets from the machines must be stamped by you before boarding
Cash
Cash works at station machines and counters; only some machines take banknotes

Quick facts

Hours
Year-round lines 6:00-21:00
Frequency
Every 7-60 min by line
Fares from
2.8 EUR+
Inside the cabin; hand luggage travels free. Taken Aug 2024 © Lukas Beck・CC BY 4.0

Heads-up

  • Fog or ice can suspend the ferries

    Ferry service can be suspended in fog or ice. Do not build a plan that depends on the timetable holding - look up a land route as well.

Timetable

Operating hours Year-round lines 6:00-21:00
Typical duration The F10 crossing takes about 20 minutes; the F11 and F12 about two
Check the official site for the latest times and service status
Editor Naotaka