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Trip Summary
81 trains operate daily from Ratingen to Bad Vilbel. The train trip from Ratingen to Bad Vilbel is usually about 3 hours and 57 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 2 hours and 41 minutes.
| Distance | 113 mi (182 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 41m |
| Lowest price | €30.72 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Ratingen to Bad Vilbel?
2 train services operate from Ratingen to Bad Vilbel. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 56 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 56 | 3h 43m | €44.89 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 25 | 4h 29m | €34.91 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Ratingen to Bad Vilbel start from €31, and on average cost . Daily there are 25 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Bad Vilbel. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Ratingen leaves from Ratingen Ost . And in Bad Vilbel trains arrive at Dortelweil and one other train station.
From Ratingen to Bad Vilbel train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 4 hours and 29 minutes. If you are looking to get to Bad Vilbel faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 41 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 25 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Bad Vilbel.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Ratingen to Bad Vilbel on Monday. Tickets for Monday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Monday. Monday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Ratingen at 1:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00pm. 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 81 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.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Ratingen?
Main departure station: Ratingen Ost
There is one train station in Ratingen.
All train stations in Ratingen:
Ratingen Ost
Where is the train station in Bad Vilbel?
Main arrival station: Bad Vilbel-Gronau
Bad Vilbel receives travelers from Ratingen at its two active train stations.
All train stations in Bad Vilbel:
Bad Vilbel-Gronau
Dortelweil
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