How long does it take from Kottbusser Tor to Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz by metro?

The journey from Kottbusser Tor to Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz takes approximately 18 minutes by Berlin U-Bahn, covering 5.52 km across 5 stops.

What is the metro fare from Kottbusser Tor to Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz?

The token fare from Kottbusser Tor to Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz 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 Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz?

At Kottbusser Tor, board from Platform 3 (underground station). The train runs Towards Wittenau. Look for the electronic board showing "Wittenau".

What is the last train from Kottbusser Tor to Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz?

The last train from Kottbusser Tor towards Wittenau departs at 00:30 on weekdays. The last train from Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz back towards Kottbusser Tor departs at 00:30.

How many stops from Kottbusser Tor to Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz?

There are 5 stops between Kottbusser Tor and Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz on the U8. The stations are: Kottbusser Tor, Moritzplatz, Heinrich-Heine-Straße, Jannowitzbrücke, Alexanderplatz.

Kottbusser Tor To Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz

ShortestShortest Route

Kottbusser Tor

green interchange

Platform 3·underground·U8Towards Wittenau

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

Moritzplatz

+2.43 min

2.43 min · 1.06 km

Heinrich-Heine-Straße

+4.84 min

2.41 min · 1.05 km

Jannowitzbrücke

+7.27 min

2.43 min · 1.06 km

Alexanderplatz

red interchange

Arrive Platform 3·underground4.23 km

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

interchange Alexanderplatz — 5 min

Platform 3 · U2 ·Platform 1 Towards Pankow

+5 min

Alexanderplatz

blue interchange

Platform 1·underground·U2Towards Pankow

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

Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz

Arrive Platform 2·underground1.29 km

First train: 05:00Last train: 23:00

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

18 min

Total time

stops

5.52 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Kottbusser Tor	04:30	00:30	Towards Wittenau
Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz	05:00	23:00	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

0.75 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.34 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~22 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

€3.5

Bike

€44

Auto

€96

Cab

€172

Estimates for 5.52 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

Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz

underground

Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz, Berlin, Germany

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines