The average train between Mainz and Ratingen takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Mainz 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 Mainz and Ratingen. The earliest departure is at 2:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Ratingen at 5:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Ratingen. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Ratingen station via Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Mainz to Ratingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb station.
Mainz to Ratingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Düsseldorf Hbf station.
Book your Mainz to Ratingen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Ratingen is 177.4 km. The road distance is 247 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb to Düsseldorf Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €23–50 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route every 30 minutes.