The average train between Ratingen and Köln Hbf takes 56 min and the fastest train takes 49 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour 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 every 30 minutes between Ratingen and Köln Hbf. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ratingen is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Köln Hbf at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 56 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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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 56 min.
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), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
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 43 min.