S-Bahn Berlin App

At home or on the go: access all travel details at a glance with the S-Bahn Berlin app.

Are you interested in a Berlin-Abo (German) or Deutschland-Ticket (German) as a mobile phone ticket? Then please download our latest app version (Android: 4.2.2, iOS: 4.1.5) so that these new functions can be displayed in the app!

Read our FAQ mobile phone ticket (German)

We've treated the S-Bahn Berlin app to a refresh: update to version 4 free of charge
We've treated the S-Bahn Berlin app to a refresh: update to version 4 free of charge

Where to get the S-Bahn Berlin app:

  1. from the App Store (iOS)
  2. from Google Play (Android)

Search for: "sbahnberlin"

How to use our S-Bahn Berlin app:

The S-Bahn Berlin app tab bar

Tab bar

The well-structured tab bar gives you direct access to key information like “departures”, “trip planner”, “alerts”, “excursions”, and “service”. 

Screenshot: "Routes" of the S-Bahn Berlin app

Trip planner

How do I get from A to B? The app’s handy trip planner – and core function –will show you the way. It’s smart drag & drop search for the best connection is a real time-saver, as is the planner’s option to save frequently used connections as “My routes”. Feel free to fully customise your trip by adjusting factors like the changeover time at connecting stops. 

Screenshot: "Routes" of the S-Bahn Berlin app

Departures

Enter a stop or address for a quick overview of upcoming arrivals and departures from this location.

Screenshot: "service" section of the S-Bahn Berlin app

Service

Check out „Service“ for essential information on S-Bahn services and your subscription ticket if you are using a Berlin ticket, a Deutschland-Ticket or a Deutschlandsemesterticket as a mobile phone ticket. This is where you also find helpful FAQ, downloadable up-to-date network maps, information on tickets and fare zones, as well as useful contact and emergency phone numbers. The handy facilities search shows which stations have public toilets, while interesting S-Bahn-related features help you pass the time during longer trips.

Screenshot: "Seitenleiste" der S-Bahn Berlin App

Side menu

Click on the hamburger menu at the top left to open the sidebar. Here you can call up your mobile phone tickets under "Mein Abo" ("My subscription"), have a city map at hand and access to various route timetables.

Screenshot: S-Bahn Berlin app alerts

Alerts

Weather alerts, maintenance work, disruptions by emergency services – when train services are interrupted for any reason, check the “alerts” tab for further information on known disruptions. Besides current cancellations, ongoing construction, or timetable changes, this section also features important special news – like the latest Covid-19 regulations for public transport. 

Screenshot: "Excursions" of the S-Bahn Berlin app

Excursions

If you could use some fresh air and outdoor inspiration, check out our recommended excursions. We have compiled a wide range of interesting outings accessible by S-Bahn as well as current events you might like in the “Discover something new” section. Bonus: some of the featured activities are discounted for S-Bahn subscription pass holders.

Icon of the S-Bahn Berlin app
  • Find the best connection from A to B with the trip planner – and try the convenient drag & drop search
  • Select your preferred mode of transport and save specific locations or routes as favourites 
  • Get at-a-glance information on current network conditions (disruptions & construction) 
  • Services: quick access to emergency numbers, toilet search, lift and escalator disruptions,  confirmation of delay certificate
  • Explore the outdoors with S-Bahn Berlin: discover the latest excursions and Berlin tips!
  • S-Bahn news & social media channels at a glance
Always up to date: our app receives frequent and regular updates.
Always up to date: our app receives frequent and regular updates.

Want to buy your ticket online?

Now that you have all the S-Bahn information you need, you’d also like to purchase fares on the move? Just use the additional VBB-App "Bus & Bahn" to buy your tickets.

Information at the Train Stations

You can find information about departure/arrival times and fares at the train stations.

Data protection of the S-Bahn app

All important information for the processing and storage of data.