How to travel from Cologne to Ratingen

There are 2 options to travel between Cologne and Ratingen including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Ratingen is a bus with an average price of €9.

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Ratingen:

A bus is €16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Ratingen costing on average €25.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Ratingen is by bus with an average journey time of 43m.

Other travel options to Ratingen take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 3m.

The distance from Cologne to Ratingen is approximately 25 miles (41 km).

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Ratingen is:

• Around 6 buses per day.
• Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Ratingen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Ratingen:

• Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Ratingen Ost station.
• Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Düsseldorf, Terminal Ring (Flughafen).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Ratingen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Ratingen by train.
• Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Ratingen by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Ratingen with the following travel companies:

• 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
• 6 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Ratingen often also extend their vacation to go to Düsseldorf, Die, Berlin, Essen, Velbert. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ratingen and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Ratingen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

Two to three days in Ratingen typically allows enough time to explore its charming old town, visit local museums, and enjoy the natural surroundings in the nearby forests and parks.