The average train between Ratingen and Cologne takes 59 min and the fastest train takes 43 min. There is a train service every few hours from Ratingen to Cologne. 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 Ratingen and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 1:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Ratingen is at 9:44 PM which arrives into Cologne at 5:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 59 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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50 min • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Ratingen to Cologne? 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 Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ratingen station and arriving at Cologne station via Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
Ratingen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Ratingen Ost S station.
Ratingen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Ratingen to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Ratingen and Cologne is 41.1 km. The road distance is 51 km.
You can take a train from Ratingen Ost S to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Düsseldorf Hbf in around 51 min.