Ratingen to Gelsenkirchen Trains

Ratingen to Gelsenkirchen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ratingen and Gelsenkirchen takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. There is an hourly train service 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.

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

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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 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, September 3, 2026

7:46 PM → 8:24 PM
38 min • 1 change
8:46 PM → 9:24 PM
38 min • 1 change
9:46 PM → 10:24 PM
38 min • 1 change
10:46 PM → 11:24 PM
38 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, September 4, 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
5:26 AM → 6:12 AM
46 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, September 5, 2026

12:16 AM → 12:53 AM
37 min • 1 change
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
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