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Trip Overview

The average train between Mönchengladbach and Essen Hbf takes 59 min and the fastest train takes 53 min. There is an hourly train service from Mönchengladbach to Essen Hbf. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

59 min
Duration
63 km
Distance
€10
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Mönchengladbach to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run hourly between Mönchengladbach and Essen Hbf. The earliest departure is at 4:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Mönchengladbach is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Essen Hbf at 11:14 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 59 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Mönchengladbach to Essen Hbf? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 63.3 km
  • Duration: 59 min

What companies run services between Mönchengladbach, Germany and Essen Hbf, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from MG Hbf /Europaplatz to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €7–10 and the journey takes 53 min. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once daily.

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