The average train between Ratingen and Bamberg takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Ratingen to Bamberg. 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 2 hours between Ratingen and Bamberg. The earliest departure is at 1:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Ratingen is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Bamberg at 11:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Düsseldorf Hbf and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ratingen to Bamberg? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Ratingen to Bamberg. However, there are services departing from Ratingen station and arriving at Bamberg station via Würzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
Ratingen to Bamberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Düsseldorf Hbf station.
Ratingen to Bamberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Bamberg station.
Book your Ratingen to Bamberg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Ratingen and Bamberg is 325.4 km. The road distance is 452 km.
You can take a train from Ratingen Ost S to Bamberg via Düsseldorf Hbf and Würzburg Hbf in around 4h 43m.