Do I need a ship, a zeppelin or the tram?

No. The way is over land, or by flight path.

Can Alliance players make this trip?

Yes, in about 8 min on foot. Horde territory: guards and players will attack you.

Are these times exact?

They are estimates, give or take a quarter: flight times come from real Classic flights, walking times from the real size of each zone, and ships and zeppelins count up to five minutes of waiting.

How to get from Orgrimmar to Ratchet in WoW Forever

About 3 min by flight path once you have it, or about 8 min on foot. Times are for a Horde character.

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On foot

8 min

Travel form

6 min

druids, shamans

Mount 60%

5 min

from level 40

Mount 100%

4 min

level 60

Flight path

3 min

fastest

The way, step by step

Before you have the flight paths. Times on foot.

Start in Orgrimmar
Capital city in Durotar
Cross into The Barrens
Through the Southfury bridge at Far Watch Post · level 10–25
≈ 4 min
Arrive at Ratchet
Harbor in The Barrens
≈ 4 min

With the flight paths

With a 100% mount and the flight paths you have discovered.

Start in Orgrimmar
Capital city in Durotar
Fly from Orgrimmar to Ratchet
Flight path · time measured in Classic
≈ 3 min
Arrive at Ratchet
Harbor in The Barrens

And the way back?

From Ratchet to Orgrimmar: about 3 min by flight path, or 8 min on foot.

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Questions

Do I need a ship, a zeppelin or the tram?: No. The way is over land, or by flight path.
Can Alliance players make this trip?: Yes, in about 8 min on foot. Horde territory: guards and players will attack you.
Are these times exact?: They are estimates, give or take a quarter: flight times come from real Classic flights, walking times from the real size of each zone, and ships and zeppelins count up to five minutes of waiting.