There are 5 ways to get from Mönchengladbach to Erkelenz by train, bus, rideshare, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Rheydt Hbf to Erkelenztrain Re
6 min€2–10Bus
- Take the bus from Mönchengl. Monforts Quartier to Erkelenz, ZOBbus Sb81
36 min€4–6Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Mönchengladbach to Erkelenz17.3 km
31 min€2Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mönchengladbach to Erkelenztaxi 17.8 km
22 min€55–70Drive 17.8 km
- Drive from Mönchengladbach to Erkelenzcar 17.8 km
22 min€3–4
Mönchengladbach to Erkelenz by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mönchengladbach to Erkelenz is to rideshare which costs €2 and takes 31 min.
The fastest way to get from Mönchengladbach to Erkelenz is to train which takes 6 min and costs €2 - €10.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mönchengl. Monforts Quartier and arriving at Erkelenz, ZOB. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rheydt Hbf and arriving at Erkelenz. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.
The distance between Mönchengladbach and Erkelenz is 13 km. The road distance is 17.8 km.
The best way to get from Mönchengladbach to Erkelenz without a car is to train which takes 6 min and costs €2 - €10.
The train from Rheydt Hbf to Erkelenz takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Mönchengladbach to Erkelenz bus services, operated by NEW mobil und aktiv Moenchengladbach GmbH, depart from Mönchengl. Monforts Quartier station.
Mönchengladbach to Erkelenz train services, operated by National Express, depart from Rheydt Hbf station.
The best way to get from Mönchengladbach to Erkelenz is to train which takes 6 min and costs €2 - €10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €4 - €6 and takes 36 min.
What companies run services between Mönchengladbach, Germany and Erkelenz, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany?
National Express operates a train from Rheydt Hbf to Erkelenz every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 6 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, NEW mobil und aktiv Moenchengladbach GmbH operates a bus from Mönchengl. Monforts Quartier to Erkelenz, ZOB 5 times a day, and the journey takes 36 min. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Rheydt Hbf to Erkelenz
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Rheydt Hbf to Erkelenz
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Rheydt Hbf to Erkelenz
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €2–10
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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Bus from Mönchengl. Monforts Quartier to Erkelenz, ZOB
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- NEW mobil und aktiv Moenchengladbach GmbH
- Phone
- 02431-88-6767
- [email protected]
- Website
- WestVerkehr
Bus from Mönchengl. Monforts Quartier to Erkelenz, ZOB
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- WestVerkehr
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- DB Bus
Bus from Mönchengl. Monforts Quartier to Erkelenz, ZOB
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- DB Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Mönchengladbach to Erkelenz
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Mönchengladbach to Erkelenz bus services, operated by NEW mobil und aktiv Moenchengladbach GmbH, arrive at Erkelenz, ZOB station.
Mönchengladbach to Erkelenz train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Erkelenz station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mönchengladbach to Erkelenz is 18 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Mönchengladbach to Erkelenz.
There are 641+ hotels available in Erkelenz.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Mönchengladbach and Erkelenz. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.