The average train between Cologne and Ratingen takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 43 min. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne 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 Cologne and Ratingen. The earliest departure is at 7:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Ratingen at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Ratingen. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Ratingen station via Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
Cologne to Ratingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Ratingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Ratingen Ost S station.
Book your Cologne to Ratingen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cologne and Ratingen is 41.1 km. The road distance is 51 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Ratingen Ost S via Düsseldorf Hbf in around 48 min.