The average train between Ratingen and Berlin takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. 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 4:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Ratingen is at 7:46 PM which arrives into Berlin at 12:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Essen Hbf and take an average of 4h 53m. 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 S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
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 S Spandau Bhf station.
Book your Ratingen to Berlin train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and S-Bahn Berlin.
The distance between Ratingen and Berlin is 470.1 km. The road distance is 518 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to S Spandau Bhf hourly. Tickets cost €85–210 and the journey takes 3h 36m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route once a week.