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

The journey from Gleisdreieck to Ruhleben takes approximately 20 minutes by Berlin U-Bahn, covering 9.06 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Gleisdreieck to Ruhleben?

The token fare from Gleisdreieck 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 Gleisdreieck for Ruhleben?

At Gleisdreieck, board from Platform 1 (underground station). The train runs Towards Pankow. Look for the electronic board showing "Pankow".

What is the last train from Gleisdreieck to Ruhleben?

The last train from Gleisdreieck towards Pankow departs at 00:30 on weekdays. The last train from Ruhleben back towards Gleisdreieck departs at 00:30.

How many stops from Gleisdreieck to Ruhleben?

There are 7 stops between Gleisdreieck and Ruhleben on the U2. The stations are: Gleisdreieck, Bülowstraße, Nollendorfplatz, Wittenbergplatz, Zoologischer Garten, Ernst-Reuter-Platz, Bismarckstraße, Ruhleben.

Gleisdreieck To Ruhleben

ShortestShortest Route

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

20 min

Total time

stops

9.06 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Gleisdreieck	04:30	00:30	Towards Pankow
Ruhleben	04:30	00:30	Towards Gleisdreieck

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

1.22 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.56 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~36 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

€3.5

Bike

€64

Auto

€138

Cab

€250

Estimates for 9.06 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

Gleisdreieck

underground

Gleisdreieck, Berlin, Germany

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

Zone 1 · 4 entry points

Key exits

Gleisdreieck exit 1· Gleisdreieck area♿

Gleisdreieck exit 2· Gleisdreieck area♿

Gleisdreieck exit 3· Gleisdreieck area♿

Gleisdreieck exit 4· Gleisdreieck 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