What is the cheapest way to get from Mönchengladbach to Gelsenkirchen?

The cheapest way to get from Mönchengladbach to Gelsenkirchen is to bus which costs €6 - €17 and takes 1h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mönchengladbach to Gelsenkirchen?

The fastest way to get from Mönchengladbach to Gelsenkirchen is to drive which takes 47 min and costs €10 - €15.

Is there a direct bus between Mönchengladbach and Gelsenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Mönchengladbach station to Gelsenkirchen station. However, there are services departing from Mönchengladbach central train station and arriving at Essen central train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Mönchengladbach and Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from MG Hbf /Europaplatz and arriving at Gelsenkirchen Hbf. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.

How far is it from Mönchengladbach to Gelsenkirchen?

The distance between Mönchengladbach and Gelsenkirchen is 74 km. The road distance is 71.4 km.

How do I travel from Mönchengladbach to Gelsenkirchen without a car?

The best way to get from Mönchengladbach to Gelsenkirchen without a car is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs €18 - €35.

How long does it take to get from Mönchengladbach to Gelsenkirchen?

The train from MG Hbf /Europaplatz to Gelsenkirchen Hbf takes 1h 3m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Mönchengladbach to Gelsenkirchen bus from?

Mönchengladbach to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mönchengladbach central train station.

Where do I catch the Mönchengladbach to Gelsenkirchen train from?

Mönchengladbach to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from MG Hbf /Europaplatz station.

Train or bus from Mönchengladbach to Gelsenkirchen?

The best way to get from Mönchengladbach to Gelsenkirchen is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs €18 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €6 - €17 and takes 1h 32m.

Where does the Mönchengladbach to Gelsenkirchen bus arrive?

Mönchengladbach to Gelsenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Mönchengladbach to Gelsenkirchen train arrive?

Mönchengladbach to Gelsenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mönchengladbach to Gelsenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Mönchengladbach to Gelsenkirchen is 71 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Mönchengladbach to Gelsenkirchen.

How do I get a train ticket from Mönchengladbach to Gelsenkirchen?

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Where can I stay near Gelsenkirchen?

There are 2218+ hotels available in Gelsenkirchen.

Mönchengladbach to Gelsenkirchen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Mönchengladbach to Gelsenkirchen by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from MG Hbf /Europaplatz to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain Re42
1h 3m
€18–35
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mönchengladbach central train station to Essen central train stationbus 1304
1h 32m
€6–17
Drive 71.4 km
1. Drive from Mönchengladbach to Gelsenkirchencar 71.4 km
47 min
€11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mönchengladbach to Gelsenkirchentaxi 71.4 km
47 min
€210–260

Mönchengladbach to Gelsenkirchen by train

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Distance: 73.5 km
Duration: 1h 3m

What companies run services between Mönchengladbach, Germany and Gelsenkirchen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from MG Hbf /Europaplatz to Gelsenkirchen Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €18–35 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mönchengladbach central train station to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €5–9 and the journey takes 1h 10m.

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