The average train between Hanover and Ratingen takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Hanover 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 Hanover and Ratingen. The earliest departure is at 2:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanover is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Ratingen at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Ratingen. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Ratingen station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Hanover to Ratingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hbf station.
Hanover to Ratingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Hanover to Ratingen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Hanover and Ratingen is 231.3 km. The road distance is 264 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hbf to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €45–110 and the journey takes 2h 6m.