What is the cheapest way to get from Hanover to Ratingen?

The cheapest way to get from Hanover to Ratingen is to bus via Essen central train station which costs €19 - €35 and takes 4h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hanover to Ratingen?

The fastest way to get from Hanover to Ratingen is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Hanover and Ratingen?

No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Ratingen. However, there are services departing from Hannover Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Ratingen Ost S via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

How far is it from Hanover to Ratingen?

The distance between Hanover and Ratingen is 264 km. The road distance is 269.4 km.

How do I travel from Hanover to Ratingen without a car?

The best way to get from Hanover to Ratingen without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs €35 - €85.

How long does it take to get from Hanover to Ratingen?

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Hanover to Ratingen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Ratingen train from?

Hanover to Ratingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Hanover to Ratingen?

The best way to get from Hanover to Ratingen is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs €35 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €70 and takes 3h 52m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €270 and takes 4h 24m.

Where does the Hanover to Ratingen train arrive?

Hanover to Ratingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Hanover to Ratingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Hanover to Ratingen is 269 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Hanover to Ratingen.

How do I get a train ticket from Hanover to Ratingen?

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Where can I stay near Ratingen?

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Hanover to Ratingen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Hanover to Ratingen by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf10 / ...
2h 44m
€36–82
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Duisburg central train stationN1328 / ...
3h 52m
€16–67
Drive 269.4 km
1. Drive from Hanover to Ratingen269.4 km
2h 22m
€38–55
Fly
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)HAJ - DUS
4h 24m
€126–267
Bus via Essen central train station
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Essen central train stationN3204 / ...
4h 8m
€19–30

Hanover to Ratingen by train

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2h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 263.6 km
Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Hanover, Germany and Ratingen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €28–70 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hanover central bus station to Duisburg central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €12–23 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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