The average train between Ratingen and Basel takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Ratingen to Basel. 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 Ratingen and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ratingen is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Basel at 6:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Düsseldorf Hbf and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ratingen to Basel? 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 Ratingen to Basel. However, there are services departing from Ratingen station and arriving at Basel station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Ratingen to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Düsseldorf Hbf station.
Ratingen to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
Book your Ratingen to Basel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Ratingen and Basel is 419 km. The road distance is 542 km.
You can take a train from Ratingen Ost S to Basel Bad Bf via Düsseldorf Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 2m.