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

The journey from Kottbusser Tor to Zoologischer Garten takes approximately 22 minutes by Berlin U-Bahn, covering 7.64 km across 7 stops.

What is the metro fare from Kottbusser Tor to Zoologischer Garten?

The token fare from Kottbusser Tor to Zoologischer Garten 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 Zoologischer Garten?

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 Zoologischer Garten?

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

How many stops from Kottbusser Tor to Zoologischer Garten?

There are 7 stops between Kottbusser Tor and Zoologischer Garten on the U1. The stations are: Kottbusser Tor, Prinzenstraße, Hallesches Tor, Gleisdreieck.

Kottbusser Tor To Zoologischer Garten

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

Wittenbergplatz

green interchange

+8.56 min

2.85 min · 1.29 km

Zoologischer Garten

Arrive Platform 1·underground5.18 km

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

Route on the map

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Journey at a glance

22 min

Total time

stops

7.64 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

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

1.03 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.47 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~31 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

€3.5

Bike

€56

Auto

€122

Cab

€218

Estimates for 7.64 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

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

Zoologischer Garten

underground

Zoologischer Garten, Berlin, Germany

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

Zone 1 · 2 entry points

Facilities

LiftsEscalatorsToiletsTicket machines