How long does it take from Hermannplatz to Ruhleben by metro?

The journey from Hermannplatz to Ruhleben takes approximately 41 minutes by Berlin U-Bahn, covering 13.64 km across 12 stops.

What is the metro fare from Hermannplatz to Ruhleben?

The token fare from Hermannplatz to Ruhleben is €3.5. With a smart card the fare is €3.5 (save €0). During off-peak hours with a smart card it's €3.5.

Which platform at Hermannplatz for Ruhleben?

At Hermannplatz, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Wittenau. Look for the electronic board showing "Wittenau".

What is the last train from Hermannplatz to Ruhleben?

The last train from Hermannplatz towards Wittenau departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Ruhleben back towards Hermannplatz departs at 00:30.

How many stops from Hermannplatz to Ruhleben?

There are 12 stops between Hermannplatz and Ruhleben on the U8. The stations are: Hermannplatz, Schönleinstraße, Kottbusser Tor.

Hermannplatz To Ruhleben

ShortestShortest Route

Hermannplatz

Platform 2·underground·U8Towards Wittenau

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00Doors open: right

Schönleinstraße

+2.43 min

2.43 min · 1.06 km

Kottbusser Tor

green interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground2.12 km

First train: 04:30Last train: 00:30

interchange Kottbusser Tor — 5 min

Platform 3 · U1 ·Platform 1 Towards Warschauer Straße

+5 min

Kottbusser Tor

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·U1Towards Warschauer Straße

First train: 04:30Last train: 00:30Doors open: right

Prinzenstraße

+1.99 min

1.99 min · 0.82 km

Hallesches Tor

purple interchange

+3.98 min

1.99 min · 0.82 km

Gleisdreieck

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground2.46 km

First train: 04:30Last train: 00:30

interchange Gleisdreieck — 5 min

Platform 3 · U2 ·Platform 1 Towards Pankow

+5 min

Gleisdreieck

green interchange

Platform 1·underground·U2Towards Pankow

First train: 04:30Last train: 00:30Doors open: right

Bülowstraße

+2.86 min

2.86 min · 1.3 km

Nollendorfplatz

green interchange

+5.71 min

2.85 min · 1.29 km

Ernst-Reuter-Platz

+14.27 min

2.85 min · 1.29 km

Bismarckstraße

+17.13 min

2.86 min · 1.3 km

Ruhleben

Arrive Platform 1·underground9.06 km

First train: 04:30Last train: 00:30

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

41 min

Total time

stops

13.64 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Hermannplatz	05:00	23:00	Towards Wittenau
Ruhleben	04:30	00:30	Towards Hermannplatz

Weekday timings. On Sundays & public holidays, first trains run ~30 min later. Frequency: every 2-4 min (peak), 5-8 min (off-peak).

Fares & smart card

Token fare

€3.5

Buy at counter or TVM

Smart card

€3.5

Save €0 per ride

Off-peak smart card

€3.5

Save €0 per ride

Use your Berlin U-Bahn smart card or QR ticketwhere supported by the operator, app, or station counter.

Fare guide

Travel green

1.84 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.85 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~55 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

€3.5

Bike

€92

Auto

€194

Cab

€350

Estimates for 13.64 km. Metro is fare-per-person; auto/cab can be shared.

Frequently asked questions

Popular routes

PankowRuhleben

Warschauer StraßeUhlandstraße

Alt-TegelAlt-Mariendorf

WittenauHermannstraße

Departure station

Hermannplatz

underground

Hermannplatz, Berlin, Germany

Weekdays: 05:00 – 23:00(Sundays from 05:00)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival station

Ruhleben

underground

Ruhleben, Berlin, Germany

Weekdays: 04:30 – 00:30(Sundays from 04:30)

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Key exits

Ruhleben exit 1· Ruhleben area♿

Ruhleben exit 2· Ruhleben area♿

Buy a ticket or top up a transit card; keep it until you exit.

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines