The average train between Brussels and Ratingen takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels 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 every 4 hours between Brussels and Ratingen. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Ratingen at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Brussels to Ratingen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Ratingen. However, there are services departing from Brussels station and arriving at Ratingen station via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Brussels to Ratingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussels-Nord station.
Brussels to Ratingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Brussels to Ratingen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and National Express.
The distance between Brussels and Ratingen is 181.6 km. The road distance is 269 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €40–120 and the journey takes 1h 43m.