What the Berlin WelcomeCard is
The classic WelcomeCard combines public transport in the fare zones you choose with discounts at partner attractions. It does not give free entry to every sight. AB covers Berlin, and ABC adds the surrounding area including the airport BER and Potsdam. The station Brandenburger Tor lies in zone A, so AB is enough for the gate and the sights around it.
A second pass, the Museum Pass, is a different product with a different purpose. It is meant for museums. Do not treat the two as variants of one card.
The gate, the Reichstag dome and the Holocaust memorial are free, so a pass saves you nothing there. Whether a pass pays off depends on how often you ride and which partner discounts you use. The prices below were shown by the card seller in October 2026. Check the final amount at checkout.
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Two WelcomeCard options with public transport.
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WelcomeCard with Museum Island entry and transport
Once-daily entry to the Museum Island museums that are open, 72 hours of public transport and partner discounts. Special exhibitions can cost extra.
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WelcomeCard with public transport and discounts
Public transport in zones A, B and C plus discounts at attractions. The discounts are reductions, not full entry.
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WelcomeCard prices 2026
Standard prices in euros, with public transport included.
| Duration | Berlin AB | Berlin ABC |
|---|---|---|
| 48 hours | €28.50 | €34.50 |
| 72 hours | €39.50 | €45.50 |
| 4 days | €49.50 | €56.50 |
| 5 days | €53.50 | €59.50 |
| 6 days | €58.50 | €63.50 |
The 48 and 72 hour cards run from the moment you validate them. The 4, 5 and 6 day cards are valid until midnight on the last calendar day. A paper ticket must be validated once before your first ride. Up to three children aged 6 to 14 ride free on public transport with an adult. From 15 years each person needs their own ticket, and the card has no other reductions for seniors or students.
Other versions and passes
Different scope, different price.
Version without a transport ticket
A 72-hour version costs €10 and a 6-day version €15. They contain no free rides, so do not compare them with the prices in the table above.
WelcomeCard Museum Island
Starts at €62 for 72 hours. An all-inclusive version starts at €99 and covers a different range of services. Do not equate the Museum Island card with the Museum Pass.
Museum Island →Museum Pass Berlin
€32 for adults and €16 reduced. It is valid for 3 consecutive calendar days at more than 30 museums, mostly for permanent exhibitions, and special exhibitions can cost extra. The digital pass has a fixed start date, can be booked up to 4 weeks ahead and cannot be cancelled or changed.
Partner numbers
The card seller names 170 or more partners, BVG more than 180. Both figures are quoted as published.
Fares you can compare it with
Public transport prices in Berlin since 1 January 2026.
| Ticket | AB | ABC | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single ticket | €4.00 | €5.00 | Reduced €2.50 (AB) and €3.50 (ABC) for children 6 to 14; valid 120 minutes, one direction |
| Short trip | €2.80 | – | For short distances |
| 24-hour ticket | €11.20 | €12.90 | – |
| Four-trip ticket | €12.40 | – | – |
| Museum Island ticket | €24 | – | Reduced €12 |
| Neues Museum | €14 | – | Reduced €7 |
Children and young people under 18 enter the state museums free, and the general reduction there is 50 percent with proof.
Does a pass pay off? A simple calculation
This is plain arithmetic, not an offer. Three 24-hour tickets for AB cost 3 × €11.20 = €33.60, while a 72-hour WelcomeCard AB costs €39.50. The card is €5.90 more expensive, so it only wins if its partner discounts save you more than that. Two 24-hour tickets cost €22.40 against €28.50 for the 48-hour card, a gap of €6.10. Note that a 24-hour ticket and a rolling 72-hour card are not the same thing, so use the numbers as a rough guide.
Add up what you really plan to buy. If your list is the gate, the Reichstag dome and the memorial, the discounts have nothing to work on. If you plan paid attractions with partner discounts, check each discount before you buy. The Museum Island page shows museum prices, and the Checkpoint Charlie page shows the Wall Museum fare of €18.50.
For the sights close together, you may walk more than ride. The tours page lists walks, and the where to stay page explains the areas and the 7.5 percent city tax. Before you set out, check the current timetable, since the regular network is a plan and not a promise of trouble-free rides.
WelcomeCard and passes: frequently asked questions
How much is the Berlin WelcomeCard in 2026?
For AB, €28.50 for 48 hours, €39.50 for 72 hours, €49.50 for 4 days, €53.50 for 5 days and €58.50 for 6 days. ABC costs €34.50, €45.50, €56.50, €59.50 and €63.50 for the same periods.
Do I need AB or ABC?
AB covers Berlin, and that includes the gate and the central sights. ABC adds the surrounding area including the airport BER and Potsdam. Choose ABC only if you plan to travel beyond the city.
Does the card give free entry to attractions?
No. It combines public transport with discounts. The gate, the Reichstag dome and the Holocaust memorial are free anyway.
Do children need their own card?
Up to three children aged 6 to 14 ride free with an adult. From 15 years each person needs a ticket.
Is the Museum Pass the same as the WelcomeCard?
No. The Museum Pass costs €32 and covers more than 30 museums for 3 consecutive calendar days. The WelcomeCard is mainly a transport ticket with discounts.
When do I validate the paper ticket?
Once, before your first ride. The 48 and 72 hour cards then run from that moment.