The average train between Ratingen and Cologne takes 56 min and the fastest train takes 45 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Ratingen to Cologne. 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 every 30 minutes between Ratingen and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Ratingen is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 56 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ratingen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ratingen Ost S station and arriving at Köln Hbf station via Düsseldorf Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
Ratingen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Ratingen Ost S station.
Ratingen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
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The distance between Ratingen and Cologne is 41.1 km. The road distance is 49 km.
You can take a train from Ratingen Ost S to Köln Hbf via Düsseldorf Hbf in around 46 min.