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Mönchengladbach - Essen Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 6 daily train trips between Mönchengladbach and Essen. The average train journey from Mönchengladbach to Essen takes one hour and 42 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as one hour and 15 minutes.

Distance31 mi (50 km)
Fastest train1h 15m
Lowest price$21.19
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn
Train lines2

Which train should you take from Mönchengladbach to Essen?

2 train services operate from Mönchengladbach to Essen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 3 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Deutsche Bahn31h 45m$44.47
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company31h 39m$30.13
  • Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, or Deutsche Bahn EC, is a train service in Germany with regular service to Frankfurt, Hamburg, Zurich, Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, and Munich. Deutsche Bahn Eurocity trains can be single or double-decker, but all are air conditioned.

  • Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Mönchengladbach to Essen start from $21, and on average cost . Daily there are 3 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Essen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Mönchengladbach leaves from Rheydt-Odenkirchen . And in Essen trains arrive at Train Station .

    From Mönchengladbach to Essen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 1 hours and 39 minutes. If you are looking to get to Essen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 15 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Mönchengladbach and Essen is approximately 31 miles, or 50 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 1 hour 42 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 hour 15 minutes. As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Mönchengladbach to Essen on Tuesday. Tickets for Tuesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Tuesday. Tuesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.

The earliest train departs Mönchengladbach at 2:00pm while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 6 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Essen to Mönchengladbach.

City Information

Mönchengladbach

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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.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Mönchengladbach?

Main departure station: Rheydt-Odenkirchen

There are two stations in Mönchengladbach where you can board the train to Essen.

All train stations in Mönchengladbach:

  • Rheydt-Odenkirchen

  • Wickrath

Where is the train station in Essen?

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Main arrival station: Train Station

Essen Hauptbahnhof is the central railway station in Essen in Western Germany. The station has been rebuilt numerous times due to damage from the Second World War and other structural issues, and now over 400 trains serve the station daily. In addition, long-distance Deutsche Bahn ICE trains run regularly to destinations including Berlin, Cologne, Stuttgart, and Vienna. Regional trains travel cities such as Aachen, Dusseldorf, Wuppertal, and Munster. Inside the station are a variety of shops, restaurants and bakeries, banks, a pharmacy, ticket offices, and information desks. The station is in the center of Essen, so there are hotels, restaurants, and attractions a short walk away.

All train stations in Essen:

  • Train Station

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