How long does it take from Kottbusser Tor to Ruhleben by metro?

The journey from Kottbusser Tor to Ruhleben takes approximately 31 minutes by Berlin U-Bahn, covering 11.52 km across 10 stops.

What is the metro fare from Kottbusser Tor to Ruhleben?

The token fare from Kottbusser Tor 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 Kottbusser Tor for Ruhleben?

At Kottbusser Tor, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Warschauer Straße. Look for the electronic board showing "Warschauer Straße".

What is the last train from Kottbusser Tor to Ruhleben?

The last train from Kottbusser Tor towards Warschauer Straße departs at 00:30 on weekdays. The last train from Ruhleben back towards Kottbusser Tor departs at 00:30.

How many stops from Kottbusser Tor to Ruhleben?

There are 10 stops between Kottbusser Tor and Ruhleben on the U1. The stations are: Kottbusser Tor, Prinzenstraße, Hallesches Tor, Gleisdreieck.

Kottbusser Tor To Ruhleben

ShortestShortest Route

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

31 min

Total time

stops

11.52 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Kottbusser Tor	04:30	00:30	Towards Warschauer Straße
Ruhleben	04:30	00:30	Towards Kottbusser Tor

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

1.56 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.71 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~46 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

€3.5

Bike

€80

Auto

€168

Cab

€304

Estimates for 11.52 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

Kottbusser Tor

underground

Kottbusser Tor, Berlin, Germany

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Kottbusser Tor exit 1· Kottbusser Tor area♿

Kottbusser Tor exit 2· Kottbusser Tor area♿

Kottbusser Tor exit 3· Kottbusser Tor area♿

Kottbusser Tor exit 4· Kottbusser Tor area♿

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

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machinesShopsStep-free access

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