The average train between Ratingen and Hanover takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Ratingen to Hanover. 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 Hanover. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Ratingen is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Hanover at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ratingen to Hanover. However, there are services departing from Ratingen station and arriving at Hanover station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Ratingen to Hanover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Ratingen to Hanover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Ratingen to Hanover train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Ratingen and Hanover is 231.3 km. The road distance is 264 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €40–190 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route every 3 hours.