How far is it from Cologne to Ratingen?

The distance between Cologne and Ratingen is 34 mi by road.

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

The drive from Cologne to Ratingen takes approximately 45 min by car.

The fastest route from Cologne to Ratingen covers 34 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.

Ratingen lies roughly to the north of Cologne.

The drive from Cologne to Ratingen mainly follows A 3.

Towns on the route from Cologne to Ratingen include Hürth, Bergisch Gladbach, Solingen, Dormagen.

Distance: 34 miDuration: 45 min

Driving from Cologne to Ratingen takes about 45 min via A 3. The distance is 34 mi. The straight-line distance is 25 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Köln, Leverkusen, Hilden, Ratingen. Driving directions

Driving directions38 · 34 mi

The return trip from Ratingen to Cologne covers roughly the same distance, 34 mi.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 16 August 2026.

How far is it from Cologne to Ratingen?: The distance between Cologne and Ratingen is 34 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Cologne to Ratingen?: The drive from Cologne to Ratingen takes approximately 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Cologne to Ratingen?: The fastest route from Cologne to Ratingen covers 34 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.
Which direction is Ratingen from Cologne?: Ratingen lies roughly to the north of Cologne.
Which roads does the route from Cologne to Ratingen follow?: The drive from Cologne to Ratingen mainly follows A 3.
Which towns do you pass between Cologne and Ratingen?: Towns on the route from Cologne to Ratingen include Hürth, Bergisch Gladbach, Solingen, Dormagen.