The average train between Ratingen and Brussels takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Ratingen to Brussels. 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 5 times a day between Ratingen and Brussels. The earliest departure is at 1:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Ratingen is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Brussels at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Düsseldorf Hbf and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ratingen to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Ratingen station and arriving at Brussels station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Ratingen to Brussels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Ratingen to Brussels train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Book your Ratingen to Brussels train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ratingen and Brussels is 181.6 km. The road distance is 273 km.
Eurostar operates a train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi every 2 hours. Tickets cost €70–120 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route twice daily.