Public transit
This guide explains how public transportation works in Berlin. It explains how to ride the BVG and DB trains, buses and trams. It also lists other options like car sharing, bike sharing and taxis.
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How to buy a Deutschland Ticket
This guide explains how the Deutschland Ticket or D-Ticket works as a tourist or as a resident. -
How to pay a BVG fine
If you are caught on the train without a valid ticket, you will get a fine. This is how you pay, reduce or avoid a BVG fine. -
How to cancel a BVG ticket subscription
This is how you cancel a BVG monthly, yearly Abo. It also works for the Deutschland Ticket.
Buying and riding a bicycle
Everything cyclists should know about riding a bicycle in Berlin: where to buy a bicycle, what equipment is required and what the rules are and more.
Buying a car
A step by step guide to buying, registering and insuring a vehicle in Berlin and the rest of Germany. Also works for motorcycles.
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How to choose car insurance
An introduction to auto insurance (Kfz-Versicherung) in Germany. It explains the types of car insurance, what they cover, and how to choose the best German car insurance. -
Cost of owning a car
An overview of cost of vehicle ownership in Germany. We look at the costs of vehicle insurance, taxes, maintenance, fuel and more. -
How to get an International Driving Permit
How to get your IDP in Berlin and the rest of Germany, both with German and foreign driver licences. -
Parking motorcycles on the sidewalk
With so few parking spaces, it's tempting to park your motorcycle on the sidewalk, but is it legal?
Getting a driving licence
Instructions for getting a German driver's licence, from start to finish.
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How to convert a foreign driving licence
This is you can exchange a driving licence from another country for a German one. -
English-speaking driving schools
A guide to find an English-speaking driving school for your car or motorcycle driving licence.