The average train between Essen and Mönchengladbach takes 1h and the fastest train takes 46 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Essen to Mönchengladbach. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Essen and Mönchengladbach. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Mönchengladbach at 11:20 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen station and arriving at Mönchengladbach station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h.
Essen to Mönchengladbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Mönchengladbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at MG Hbf /Europaplatz station.
Book your Essen to Mönchengladbach train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Essen and Mönchengladbach is 49.8 km. The road distance is 63 km.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Essen Hbf to MG Hbf /Europaplatz every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €15–27 and the journey takes 56 min. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route twice daily.