How far is it from Essen to Ratingen?

The distance between Essen and Ratingen is 16 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Essen to Ratingen?

The drive from Essen to Ratingen takes approximately 25 min by car.

The fastest route from Essen to Ratingen covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.

Ratingen lies roughly to the south-west of Essen.

Distance: 16 miDuration: 25 min

Driving from Essen to Ratingen takes about 25 min via A 52. The distance is 16 mi. The straight-line distance is 13 mi. Driving directions

Driving directions17 · 16 mi

The return trip from Ratingen to Essen covers roughly the same distance, 16 mi.

No notable attractions were found along this route.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 September 2026.

How far is it from Essen to Ratingen?: The distance between Essen and Ratingen is 16 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Essen to Ratingen?: The drive from Essen to Ratingen takes approximately 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Essen to Ratingen?: The fastest route from Essen to Ratingen covers 16 mi with a driving time of approximately 25 min.
Which direction is Ratingen from Essen?: Ratingen lies roughly to the south-west of Essen.