The average train between Heidelberg and Ratingen takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg and Ratingen. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 6:43 PM which arrives into Ratingen at 9:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 42m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg to Ratingen. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Ratingen station via Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Heidelberg to Ratingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Ratingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Düsseldorf Hbf station.
Book your Heidelberg to Ratingen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Heidelberg and Ratingen is 247.4 km. The road distance is 307 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €50–110 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route once daily.