The average train between Berlin and Ratingen takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Berlin to Ratingen. 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 Berlin and Ratingen. The earliest departure is at 4:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Berlin is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Ratingen at 5:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Ratingen. However, there are services departing from Berlin station and arriving at Ratingen station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Berlin to Ratingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Berlin to Ratingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Berlin to Ratingen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Berlin and Ratingen is 470.1 km. The road distance is 518 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €95–220 and the journey takes 3h 51m.