Berlin Pass & Bus Ticket - Worth the Money?

Financial breakdown of Berlin tourist passes vs single tickets. How to save money on Hop-On Hop-Off tours.

7/1/2025

9 min read

Tickets can add up. Let's crunch the numbers.

The "Berlin WelcomeCard" vs HOHO

WelcomeCard: Offers free transport (public) + discounts. Does NOT include HOHO bus usually (unless you buy a specific add-on).
Berlin Pass (Go City): Often INCLUDES the HOHO bus for 1 day.

The "Premium" Bus Ticket

Many bus operators sell a "Premium" or "Explore" ticket that includes:

48h Bus
Walking Tour
River Cruise
Currywurst

The Math

Bus (24h): €30
Cruise: €20
Walking Tour: €15
Total Individual: €65
Bundle Price: Often ~€45-€50.

Conclusion: Always look for the bundles if you plan to do more than just the bus.

Over de auteur

Thrifty Traveler

Deze gids is geschreven door Berlijn-enthousiastelingen die weten dat de stad te groot is om in één dag te belopen. Ons doel is u te helpen het busnetwerk slim te gebruiken om het beste van Berlijn te ontsluiten zonder de stress van het navigeren door de complexe zones van het openbaar vervoer.