The average train between Aachen and Ratingen takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Aachen to Ratingen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Aachen and Ratingen. The earliest departure is at 2:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Aachen is at 8:26 PM which arrives into Ratingen at 10:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Duesseldorf-Bilk and take an average of 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Ratingen. However, there are services departing from Aachen station and arriving at Ratingen station via Duesseldorf-Bilk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
Aachen to Ratingen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Aachen West station.
Aachen to Ratingen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Ratingen Mitte station.
Book your Aachen to Ratingen train tickets online with National Express and Rheinbahn AG.
The distance between Aachen and Ratingen is 78.9 km. The road distance is 96 km.
There is no direct connection from Aachen to Ratingen. However, you can take the train to Duesseldorf-Bilk, walk to D-Bilk S, then take the vehicle to Ratingen Mitte.