Big Bus: Berlin Sightseeing Bus

The Berlin Big Bus hop-on hop-off service provides a flexible way to explore the essential attractions of the German capital, allowing you to disembark and board at any of its stops. This mode of transportation ensures a comfortable city adventure!

Routes and Stops

The Berlin Big Bus operates two distinct routes:

Red Line: Journeying through central Berlin, this route features 17 stops and takes approximately 2 hours. It begins at Ku'Damm, including major highlights such as Museum Island, Brandenburg Gate, and the Reichstag.Blue Line: Consisting of 4 stops in East Berlin, this route lasts about 40 minutes, with significant points like Alexanderplatz and the East Side Gallery.

A complete map showing all stops for both lines is available at the following link:

Berlin Big Bus route and stops

Timetable and Frequencies

Red Line: Operates daily from 10 am to 4 pm, with buses arriving every 20 to 30 minutes.Blue Line: Runs from 10:15 am to 4:15 pm, with departures every hour.

Be aware that these schedules may vary.

Ticket Choices

When purchasing tickets, you have the option to select from the following varieties:

24-hour ticket: Grants unlimited access to the Berlin Big Bus for 24 hours, applicable only on the red route.48-hour ticket: Offers unlimited access for 48 hours across both routes, including a tasting of traditional German currywurst, a guided walking tour with audio guidance, and a souvenir.24-hour ticket + boat trip: Provides unlimited use of the Berlin Big Bus on the red route for 24 hours along with a river cruise.48-hour ticket + boat trip: Encompasses all benefits of the 48-hour ticket plus the river cruise.

Boat Cruise

This boat trip lasts 1 hour and departs from stop 2 on line 1 (Museum Island). Conducted in both English and German by a live guide, the cruise is available from March through November.

Departure times: 11:15 am, 12:45 pm, 2:15 pm, 3:45 pm, and 5:15 pm (note: the last time slot is only available from March 29 to November 2).

Berlin Walking Tour

Available exclusively with the 48-hour ticket, the Berlin walking tour spans 1 hour and 15 minutes, delving into the historical narrative of Berlin, addressing topics such as the rise of the Third Reich, World War II, the Cold War, and the eventual fall of the Berlin Wall.

Featuring an audio guide in English, this tour departs from the Brandenburg Gate (stop 13) and concludes at Checkpoint Charlie (stop 6). Departure times include:

11 am2 pm

Please note that these timings are subject to alterations.

Important: Between October 9 and 18, 2026, the Berlin walking tour will not take place.

Functionality Overview

Your bus ticket remains valid for 24 or 48 consecutive hours from the time of first use, allowing unlimited hops on and off within that timeframe.For tickets that include the boat trip, it can only be used once.The classic German currywurst (available with the 48-hour ticket) can be enjoyed seven days a week at Curry Wolf locations located at Rankestrasse 36 (stop 1) and Unter den Linden (stops 12 and 13).Participants of the 48-hour ticket can collect the souvenir near bus stops 2 and 17.