The average train between Ratingen and Berlin takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Ratingen to Berlin. 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 Berlin. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Ratingen is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Berlin at 5:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ratingen to Berlin. However, there are services departing from Ratingen station and arriving at Berlin station via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Ratingen to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Ratingen to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
Book your Ratingen to Berlin train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Ratingen and Berlin is 470.1 km. The road distance is 549 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Berlin Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €95–240 and the journey takes 5h 5m.