There are 4 ways to get from Mönchengladbach to Dortmund by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Moenchengladbach Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
1h 39m€18–35Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Mönchengladbach to Dortmund95.7 km
1h 28m€4–10Bus
- Take the bus from Mönchengladbach central train station to Dortmund central bus stationbus 1304
1h 45m€8–13Drive 96.9 km
- Drive from Mönchengladbach to Dortmundcar 96.9 km
1h 3m€18–26
Mönchengladbach to Dortmund by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mönchengladbach to Dortmund is to rideshare which costs €4 - €10 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Mönchengladbach to Dortmund is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs €17 - €26.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mönchengladbach central train station station and arriving at Dortmund central bus station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Moenchengladbach Hbf and arriving at Dortmund Hbf. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Mönchengladbach and Dortmund is 111 km. The road distance is 96.9 km.
The best way to get from Mönchengladbach to Dortmund without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs €18 - €35.
The train from Moenchengladbach Hbf to Dortmund Hbf takes 1h 39m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Mönchengladbach to Dortmund bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mönchengladbach central train station.
Mönchengladbach to Dortmund train services, operated by National Express, depart from Moenchengladbach Hbf station.
The best way to get from Mönchengladbach to Dortmund is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs €18 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €8 - €13 and takes 1h 45m.
What companies run services between Mönchengladbach, Germany and Dortmund, Germany?
National Express operates a train from Moenchengladbach Hbf to Dortmund Hbf every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 39m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mönchengladbach central train station to Dortmund central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €8–13 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Moenchengladbach Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Moenchengladbach Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Mönchengladbach central train station to Dortmund central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Mönchengladbach to Dortmund
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–10
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Mönchengladbach to Dortmund bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.
Mönchengladbach to Dortmund train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mönchengladbach to Dortmund is 97 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Mönchengladbach to Dortmund.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Mönchengladbach and Dortmund. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.