Ratingen to Gelsenkirchen Trains

Ratingen to Gelsenkirchen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ratingen and Gelsenkirchen takes 52 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. There is a train service every few hours from Ratingen to Gelsenkirchen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

52 min
Duration: 34 km
Distance: €9
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Ratingen Ost S to Essen Hbftrain S6
Take the train from Essen Hbf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Re42 / ...

48 min

€7–18

Ratingen to Gelsenkirchen train times

Trains run hourly between Ratingen and Gelsenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Ratingen is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Gelsenkirchen at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 52 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, September 5, 2026

2:46 AM → 3:54 AM
1h 8m • 1 change
4:46 AM → 5:49 AM
1h 3m • 1 change
5:46 AM → 6:49 AM
1h 3m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 7:49 AM
1h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, September 6, 2026

12:16 AM → 12:53 AM
37 min • 1 change
2:46 AM → 3:54 AM
1h 8m • 1 change
5:46 AM → 6:49 AM
1h 3m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 7:49 AM
1h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, September 7, 2026

12:16 AM → 12:53 AM
37 min • 1 change
1:45 AM → 5:24 AM
3h 39m • 1 change
5:06 AM → 5:49 AM
43 min • 1 change
6:06 AM → 6:49 AM
43 min • 1 change
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