Germany Transport

Rental price from 25 euros per day or higher depending on the model of the machine. Speed limits in urban areas 50 km / h, outside the city - 100 km / h on highways (motorways) no restrictions (this is the only country in Europe where such restrictions do not exist). The driver and passengers in the front and rear seats must be wearing seat belts.

The most intensive network of domestic routes has a national airline "Lufthansa". In this airline can be found as expensive, and discounted offers. Alternative carriers - "Air Berlin", "Germanwings", "Hapag-Lloyd Express", "Germania Express", "Deutsche BA", "Condor" - usually cheaper. There are a number of smaller regional airlines.

Long-distance buses in Germany, a subsidiary transport because trains loses in terms of speed, comfort and frequency of movement. Typically, between a pair of cities is only 1-2 buses a day, and often such flights may not be at all. However, for single trips are significantly cheaper than trains. For example, a bus from Berlin to Munich went 7-8 hours for 43 euros. Bus Schedules from Berlin, and between some other cities is available at Berlin Linienbus.

Urban transport in most cities in Germany before the buses, trams, metro or tram speed (U-Bahn) and suburban trains (S-Bahn). Rates are the same for all modes of transportation, the ticket is valid with transfers. There are plenty of travel and tourist tickets, saving.

All tickets can be purchased at special machines at the subway stations and commuter trains. Tickets must be composted in a red car, located on the platforms. The fine for fare dodging is very high.

Buses run strictly on schedule. Through the front door allowed only entrance. The driver can buy a ticket just for one trip. If a ticket is purchased, for example, in the subway, it should show the driver. In some cities, entrance through the front door only in the evening, when not working monitors.

The cost of a one-time visit to the Berlin transport 2 euros (for a short distance of 1,2 euros), a ticket for the whole day worth 5.6 euros (with the surroundings - 6 euros). Prices for a week is worth 24.3 euros (with the neighborhood - 30 euros).

There are also two tourist travel, which include, in addition to free travel on public transport, discounts on museums, attractions and tours. WelcomeCard for three days costs € 21 and gives discounts up to 50%. CityTourCard gives smaller discounts, valid only in the central part of the city and is worth 14.5 euros for 2 days and 18.9 euros for 3 days.

Metro
Subway ( "U-bahn") starts with a 4.00 in the morning and ends at 00.00-01.00, interval train approximately 5 - 8 minutes. The fare on the subway in different cities may vary, but everywhere there is an effective system of discounts.

Taxis
Taxis are widely distributed, the prices vary in accordance with a complex system of calculation. An average trip costs about 7 euros. For trips less than 2 km. or shorter than 5 min. There is a special tariff. One kilometer costs an average of 1 euro, plus 1,5 euro for the inclusion of the counter. In some cities there are concessionary rates at night for women. Hire a taxi on the street or parking lot, and called by telephone. Employees of the station also cause a taxi for passengers after 20.00.