The average train between Ratingen and Köln Hbf takes 1h 7m and the fastest train takes 52 min. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Ratingen to Köln Hbf. 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 6 times a week between Ratingen and Köln Hbf. The earliest departure is at 9:14 PM at night, and the last departure from Ratingen is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Köln Hbf at 1:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

57 min • 1 change

1h 11m • 1 change

57 min • 1 change
Arrives next day

1h 18m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Ratingen to Köln Hbf. However, there are services departing from Ratingen station and arriving at Köln Hbf station via Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
Ratingen to Köln Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Ratingen Ost S station.
Ratingen to Köln Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Ratingen to Köln Hbf train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), National Express and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Ratingen and Köln Hbf is 40.1 km. The road distance is 53 km.
You can take a train from Ratingen Ost S to Köln Hbf via Düsseldorf Hbf in around 41 min.