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Trip Summary
You can pick from 10 daily train trips between Ratingen and Brakel. The average train journey from Ratingen to Brakel takes 3 hours and 32 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 3 hours and 4 minutes.
| Distance | 105 mi (169 km) |
| Fastest train | 3h 4m |
| Lowest price | $45.38 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Ratingen to Brakel?
2 train services operate from Ratingen to Brakel. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 8 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 6 | 4h 20m | $51.96 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 8 | 3h 15m | $45.38 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Ratingen to Brakel start from $45, and on average cost . Daily there are 8 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Brakel. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Ratingen leaves from Hösel and one other station. And in Brakel trains arrive at Brakel(Höxter) .
From Ratingen to Brakel train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 15 minutes. If you are looking to get to Brakel faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 4 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 28 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Brakel.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Ratingen and Brakel is approximately 105 miles, or 169 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 3 hours and 32 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 4 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Ratingen to Brakel tend to have the most passengers on Sunday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Sunday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Sunday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Ratingen at 2:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 10 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Brakel to Ratingen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Ratingen?
Main departure station: Hösel
There are two stations in Ratingen where you can board the train to Brakel.
All train stations in Ratingen:
Hösel
Ratingen Ost
Where is the train station in Brakel?
Main arrival station: Brakel(Höxter)
Brakel has one train station.
Train stations in Brakel:
Brakel(Höxter)
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