The average train between Köln Hbf and Ratingen takes 58 min and the fastest train takes 51 min. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Köln Hbf 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 6 times a week between Köln Hbf and Ratingen. The earliest departure is at 8:11 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Köln Hbf is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Ratingen at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 58 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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56 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Köln Hbf to Ratingen. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf station and arriving at Ratingen station via Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
Köln Hbf to Ratingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Köln Hbf to Ratingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Ratingen Ost S station.
Book your Köln Hbf to Ratingen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and National Express.
The distance between Köln Hbf and Ratingen is 40.1 km. The road distance is 53 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Ratingen Ost S via Düsseldorf Hbf in around 48 min.