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Journey Information
There are 5 intercity buses per day from Mönchengladbach to Frankfurt am Main. Traveling by bus from Mönchengladbach to Frankfurt am Main usually takes around 6 hours and 34 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 4 hours and 20 minutes.
| Distance | 123 mi (198 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 20m |
| Cheapest price | €13.17 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Mönchengladbach to Frankfurt am Main?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Mönchengladbach to Frankfurt am Main. FlixBus connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 5 | 6h 34m | €28.40 |
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 5 trips from Mönchengladbach to Frankfurt am Main, and usually makes the trip in about 6 hours and 34 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 6 hours and 34 minutes to cover the 198 kilometers from Mönchengladbach to Frankfurt am Main. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours and 20 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Mönchengladbach to Frankfurt am Main for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Frankfurt am Main, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Mönchengladbach to Frankfurt am Main, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 5 scheduled buses that travel from Mönchengladbach to Frankfurt am Main every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. However, only one of these is a direct bus. With direct service, you do not have to transfer onto a different bus at any point during your trip. Direct buses also tend to be significantly faster, which is worth bearing in mind as you compare the available options.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Mönchengladbach to Frankfurt am Main; ticket prices start at €24.06.
City Information
Mönchengladbach
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Image credit: Pixabay
Image credit: Pixabay
Situated halfway between Düsseldorf and the Dutch border in the west of Germany, Mönchengladbach is best known for its football team and the famous Borussia-Park stadium where the team plays. However, Mönchengladbach also has a diverse cultural heritage, a rich art scene, and many green spaces for entertaining any non-Bundesliga fans who visit.
Experience Mönchengladbach's artistic culture at the Abteiberg Museum. Filled with contemporary and modern art, the Abteiberg has become an icon due to its vast collection of enviable art, including works by Franz Marc, Man Ray, and Marcel Duchamp. A gorgeous sculpture garden also makes the museum worth a stop.
If you prefer something a bit more historical, head to the Schloss Rheydt. This stunning moated palace, rebuilt during the Renaissance with the arches and facades on view today, dates to the year 1060. Various tours take place daily, displaying weapons, works of art, and exhibitions. Keep your eyes peeled for the fabulous peacocks wandering the grounds!
Mönchengladbach's rail connections offer travel to Duisburg, Düsseldorf, and Cologne. From these bigger cities, you can transfer to long-distance trains that traverse most of Europe. Intercity buses also serve Mönchengladbach, with regional routes offered by FlixBus and Sindbad.
Frankfurt am Main
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Image credit: Unsplash
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Frankfurt is Germany's financial hub, home to the European Central Bank. This riverside city offers a variety of cultural and historical attractions scattered between its financial institutions and shops.
Your first stop should be Old Town, along the river Main. Once the center of the city, the Old Town district is now the site of the Römer, or city hall, along a row of picturesque timber houses. Stop in Kleinmarkthalle, a bustling indoor market, to grab a sausage for a snack before wandering through some of Old Town's museums: Saalgasse, Dommuseum, and Museum für Moderne Kunst (Museum MMK) will get you started. Two of Frankfurt's most prominent churches, St. Bartholomew Cathedral and St. Nicholas Church, are also in the area.
Food is always delightful in Frankfurt. Several Michelin-star restaurants will entice you, including Restaurant Lafleur, Restaurant Gustav, Restaurant Villa Merton, and Carmelo Greco. If you prefer more affordable dining and lively nightlife, head to the Bahnhofsviertel neighborhood near the city's train station.
The train station in Bahnhofsviertel serves national and international rail lines for Deutsche Bahn, DB Intercity, FlixTrain, vlexx, and Railjet. You can also reach Frankfurt easily on bus carriers like FlixBus and Sindbad. Plus, flying in and out of Frankfurt is a breeze, as the airport is one of the largest in Germany and the main hub for the Lufthansa airline.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Mönchengladbach?
Main departure station: Hindenburgstraße 224
Most buses depart from the main station in Mönchengladbach.
All bus stations in Mönchengladbach:
Hindenburgstraße 224
Where does the bus arrive in Frankfurt am Main?
Main arrival station: Frankfurt Main Airport P36
Buses arrive in Frankfurt am Main at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
Bus stations in Frankfurt am Main:
Frankfurt Main Airport P36
Central Bus Station
Frankfurt Süd Station
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