The average train between Mönchengladbach and Essen takes 58 min and the fastest train takes 48 min. There is an hourly train service from Mönchengladbach to Essen. 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 hourly between Mönchengladbach and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Mönchengladbach is at 9:38 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:43 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 58 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mönchengladbach station and arriving at Essen station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 58 min.
Mönchengladbach to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from MG Hbf /Europaplatz station.
Mönchengladbach to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Mönchengladbach to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Mönchengladbach and Essen is 49.8 km. The road distance is 63 km.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from MG Hbf /Europaplatz to Essen Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €15–27 and the journey takes 53 min. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily.