How long does it take from Ernst-Reuter-Platz to Kottbusser Tor by metro?

The journey from Ernst-Reuter-Platz to Kottbusser Tor takes approximately 23 minutes by Berlin U-Bahn, covering 7.5 km across 8 stops.

What is the metro fare from Ernst-Reuter-Platz to Kottbusser Tor?

The token fare from Ernst-Reuter-Platz to Kottbusser Tor 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 Ernst-Reuter-Platz for Kottbusser Tor?

At Ernst-Reuter-Platz, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Pankow. Look for the electronic board showing "Pankow".

What is the last train from Ernst-Reuter-Platz to Kottbusser Tor?

The last train from Ernst-Reuter-Platz towards Pankow departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Kottbusser Tor back towards Ernst-Reuter-Platz departs at 00:30.

How many stops from Ernst-Reuter-Platz to Kottbusser Tor?

There are 8 stops between Ernst-Reuter-Platz and Kottbusser Tor on the U2. The stations are: Ernst-Reuter-Platz, Zoologischer Garten, Wittenbergplatz.

Ernst-Reuter-Platz To Kottbusser Tor

ShortestShortest Route

Ernst-Reuter-Platz

Platform 2·underground·U2Towards Pankow

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

Zoologischer Garten

+2.85 min

2.85 min · 1.29 km

Wittenbergplatz

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground2.59 km

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

interchange Wittenbergplatz — 5 min

Platform 1 · U1 ·Platform 3 Towards Warschauer Straße

+5 min

Wittenbergplatz

red interchange

Platform 3·underground·U1Towards Warschauer Straße

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

Nollendorfplatz

red interchange

+1.97 min

1.97 min · 0.81 km

Kurfürstenstraße

+3.96 min

1.99 min · 0.82 km

Hallesches Tor

purple interchange

+7.94 min

1.99 min · 0.82 km

Prinzenstraße

+9.93 min

1.99 min · 0.82 km

Kottbusser Tor

blue interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground4.91 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

23 min

Total time

stops

7.5 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Ernst-Reuter-Platz	05:00	23:00	Towards Pankow
Kottbusser Tor	04:30	00:30	Towards Ernst-Reuter-Platz

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

1.01 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.46 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~30 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

€3.5

Bike

€56

Auto

€120

Cab

€216

Estimates for 7.5 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

Ernst-Reuter-Platz

underground

Ernst-Reuter-Platz, Berlin, Germany

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines

Arrival 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