The average train between Dortmund and Ratingen takes 1h 4m and the fastest train takes 53 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Dortmund 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 every 30 minutes between Dortmund and Ratingen. The earliest departure is at 3:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Ratingen at 9:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 40m • 1 change

1h 8m • 1 change

58 min • 1 change

59 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Ratingen. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Ratingen station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
Dortmund to Ratingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Ratingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Ratingen Ost S station.
Book your Dortmund to Ratingen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dortmund and Ratingen is 49.2 km. The road distance is 58 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Ratingen Ost S via Essen Hbf in around 1h.