How to get from Gelsenkirchen to Ratingen by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Gelsenkirchen to Ratingen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the SB49 bus from Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium station to Recklinghausen Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE42 train and finally take the 752 bus from Mülheim Hbf Nordeingang station to Ratingen Lintorf, Kirche station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min. The ride fare is €10.55.

122min€10.55
Bus - SB49SB49
Train - RE42RE42
Bus - 752752
Walk to Ratingen
Leaves from Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gelsenkirchen
  • 2
    Bus - SB49SB49
    Wait for bus
    SB49
    Recklinghausen Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Recklinghausen Hbf
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Recklinghausen Hbf
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RE42RE42
    Wait for train
    RE42
    Duisburg Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hauptbahnhof - Mülheim
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mülheim Hbf Nordeingang
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 752752
    Wait for bus
    752
    Düsseldorf Hbf
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ratingen Lintorf, Kirche
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ratingen
    Walk to
    Ratingen
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 249, RE42 and 752

To get from Gelsenkirchen to Ratingen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 249 bus from Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium station to Recklinghausen Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE42 train and finally take the 752 bus from Mülheim Hbf Nordeingang station to Ratingen Lintorf, Kirche station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is €10.55.

134min€10.55
Bus - 249249
Train - RE42RE42
Bus - 752752
Walk to Ratingen
Leaves from Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gelsenkirchen
  • 2
    Bus - 249249
    Wait for bus
    249
    Recklinghausen Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Recklinghausen Hbf
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Recklinghausen Hbf
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RE42RE42
    Wait for train
    RE42
    Duisburg Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hauptbahnhof - Mülheim
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mülheim Hbf Nordeingang
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 752752
    Wait for bus
    752
    Düsseldorf Hbf
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ratingen Lintorf, Kirche
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ratingen
    Walk to
    Ratingen
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gelsenkirchen to Ratingen

The distance between Gelsenkirchen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Ratingen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 72.14 km, which can typically be travelled in 122 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gelsenkirchen to Ratingen by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Gelsenkirchen

Gelsenkirchen is located at Gelsenkirchen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium.

Bus stations close to Gelsenkirchen:

  • Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium
  • Ge Augustin-Wibbelt-Str.
  • Gelsenkirchen am Stadtwald

Public transit stations close to Ratingen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

Ratingen is located at Ratingen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Ratingen Lintorf, Rathaus.

Subway stations close to Ratingen:

  • Weststraße - Ratingen
  • Europaring - Ratingen

Train stations close to Ratingen:

  • Ratingen Ost S
  • Duisburg Rahm Bf
  • D-Angermund S

Bus stations close to Ratingen:

  • Ratingen Lintorf, Rathaus
  • Ratingen am Löken
  • Ratingen Lintorf, Kirche

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 249, RE42 and 752

To get from Gelsenkirchen to Ratingen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 249 bus from Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium station to Recklinghausen Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE42 train and finally take the 752 bus from Mülheim Hbf Nordeingang station to Ratingen Lintorf, Kirche station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is €10.55.

134min€10.55
Bus - 249249
Train - RE42RE42
Bus - 752752
Walk to Ratingen
Leaves from Ge Max-Planck-Gymnasium

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Gelsenkirchen
  • 2
    Bus - 249249
    Wait for bus
    249
    Recklinghausen Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Recklinghausen Hbf
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Recklinghausen Hbf
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RE42RE42
    Wait for train
    RE42
    Duisburg Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hauptbahnhof - Mülheim
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mülheim Hbf Nordeingang
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 752752
    Wait for bus
    752
    Düsseldorf Hbf
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ratingen Lintorf, Kirche
    40 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ratingen
    Walk to
    Ratingen
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Ratingen?

    The fastest way takes 122 minutes, using Bus line SB49, Bus line RE42, Bus line 752.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gelsenkirchen to Ratingen?

    The alternative route takes 134 minutes, using Bus line 249, Bus line RE42, Bus line 752.

  • Is there a direct bus between Gelsenkirchen and Ratingen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 2 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Gelsenkirchen to Ratingen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    The SB49 bus line goes from Recklinghausen Hbf station near Gelsenkirchen to Recklinghausen Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Recklinghausen Hbf station near Ratingen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

  • How long does it take to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Ratingen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Gelsenkirchen and Ratingen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by bus and train is about 2 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Gelsenkirchen to get to Ratingen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get on the SB49 bus from the Recklinghausen Hbf stop near Gelsenkirchen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Gelsenkirchen and Ratingen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get off the bus at the Recklinghausen Hbf stop, which is closest to Ratingen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Gelsenkirchen to Ratingen?

    The ride from Gelsenkirchen to Ratingen costs €10.55.

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