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

The journey from Zoologischer Garten to Kottbusser Tor takes approximately 20 minutes by Berlin U-Bahn, covering 6.21 km across 7 stops.

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

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

At Zoologischer Garten, board from Platform 2 (underground station). The train runs towards Pankow. Look for the electronic board showing "Pankow".

What is the last train from Zoologischer Garten to Kottbusser Tor?

The last train from Zoologischer Garten towards Pankow departs at 23:00 on weekdays. The last train from Kottbusser Tor back towards Zoologischer Garten departs at 00:30.

How many stops from Zoologischer Garten to Kottbusser Tor?

There are 7 stops between Zoologischer Garten and Kottbusser Tor on the U2. The stations are: Zoologischer Garten, Wittenbergplatz.

Zoologischer Garten To Kottbusser Tor

ShortestShortest Route

Zoologischer Garten

Platform 2·underground·U2Towards Pankow

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

Wittenbergplatz

green interchange

Arrive Platform 1·underground1.3 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

20 min

Total time

stops

6.21 km

Distance

Interchanges

First & last trains

Station	First train	Last train	Direction
Zoologischer Garten	05:00	23:00	Towards Pankow
Kottbusser Tor	04:30	00:30	Towards Zoologischer Garten

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

0.84 kg

CO₂ saved

vs driving a car

0.39 L

Fuel saved

petrol equivalent

~25 min

Rush-hour saved

vs road traffic

~70 kcal

Calories burned

walking to platform

Cost comparison

Metro

€3.5

Bike

€48

Auto

€104

Cab

€186

Estimates for 6.21 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

Zoologischer Garten

underground

Zoologischer Garten, 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