Choosing where to live as a rail commuter: checking connections frequency and changes
Commuter guide, part 7
Choosing your location by the timetable
Stop, frequency, changes
If you travel to work by bus and train, you should choose your new flat by the timetable. Three questions help: how long is the walk to the nearest stop? How often does the line run at peak times? And how often do you have to change? A flat with a direct connection and frequent services is often quicker and more reliable in everyday life than one that is closer to the office on the map.
Also check the journey home in the evening and the connection at weekends if you travel then too. With the Deutschlandticket, the fare zone in local transport no longer matters – since 2026 it has cost €63 a month. Once the flat is settled, we plan the move: at Beste Umzug Unternehmen you receive a fixed price after the survey. More under Private move.
Found good connections? Then we will move you
Fixed price after a survey – the lorry drives for you
Rail commuters often have no car for the move – that is our part. Call us on 01625978461. We survey your flat, check access at both addresses and then give you a fixed price. On moving day you simply take the train to your new flat.
Offers available individually, depending on effort, scheduling and the scope of services required.
How we take the move off rail commuters' hands
You take the train, we take the lorry
Many rail commuters do not have a car of their own – and they do not need one for the move either. We bring the vehicle, team and materials, check access at both addresses and, on request, apply for the no-parking zone. On moving day you follow by bus or train. We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21, Moabit) and drive within the city, to the surrounding area and nationwide. We give you the fixed price after the survey; your belongings are covered by liability under the German Commercial Code (HGB).
Furniture transport
No-parking zone
Packing service
Assembly service
How to recognise a good location for rail commuters
A good location for rail commuters can be checked before you sign. Note down these points for every flat – ideally during a test run at your real commuting time.
Short walk
Frequent services
Few changes
Alternative route
Cycling to the station
Ticket and subsidy
Part load for commuters without a car
With a part load, your belongings travel together with other jobs – affordable if you have little furniture and few boxes. Because the route has several stops, there is a time window rather than a fixed time. Plan a flexible day for it.
Location,
connections, move – in that order
For rail commuters, the flat search starts with the network map: which places are on a direct line to your workplace, and how often does it run? Only then come rent, size and floor plan. Check your journey to work at your real commuting time and note down the walk, frequency and changes. If the move makes the journey significantly longer, an honest comparison of time and rent is worthwhile. If your job takes you to another city, you will find information under Long-distance moves.
Checking connections
Moving without a car
Access and parking space
Frequently asked questions about location, rail and moving
Walk, frequency, changes: choosing your location by the timetable
Before you fix the moving date, the location should be right. For rail commuters this means: how far is it from the front door to the platform, how often does the line run at peak times, and how many changes does the journey to work need? A direct connection with frequent services is often more reliable than a faster one with two changes, where every missed connection costs time.
Also check whether there is an alternative line in case your route is closed, and what the connection looks like in the evening and at weekends. Test the route once at the real time – more on this in part 2 of this series.
Ticket, job ticket and bike: the costs of the new route
With the Deutschlandticket you can use local transport nationwide; since 2026 it has cost €63 a month and can be cancelled monthly. Ask your employer about the job ticket: if they contribute at least 25%, the ticket becomes cheaper still for you. Employer subsidies for local transport tickets are tax-free (§ 3 Nr. 15 EStG).
If you cycle to the station, look for secure parking. After the move, change your address on the ticket subscription so that post and invoices reach you.
What your move really costs
Moving costs depend heavily on the size of the flat. For a 1-room flat we start from €344, for a 2-room flat the price is from €579. A 3-room flat comes to from €894, while a 4-room flat costs from €1,289. For a house or villa we prepare an individual quote for you. For long-distance moves we charge from €4.25/km. The best option is to have a personal quote prepared as part of a free survey.
Calculating your moving price
For an exact price calculation, the moving volume, the number of kilometres (from €4.25/km) as well as the floor and lift play an important role. We also take into account whether a no-parking zone (Halteverbotszone) needs to be set up. On request we also take care of furniture assembly or a part load.
Services for commuters without a car
Services for commuters without a car
You travel by train, we take care of the rest – these services can be booked individually.
- Furniture transport: From antique transport to new furniture transport - we are flexible.
- House clearance: Old furniture and junk? We take care of it.
- Private move: We organise your change of home down to the smallest detail.
- Move with assembly: Complete service including assembly and dismantling of your furniture.
- Company relocation: Business relocations require precision - and that is exactly what we offer.
- Part load: For smaller transports we offer the clever part-load solution.
Moving nationwide from Berlin
From Stromstraße 21 in Berlin we drive within the city, to the surrounding area and nationwide – you take the train, we take the lorry. More about long distances under Long-distance moves; destinations with their own page in the locations overview.
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