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What is the best way to travel from Cologne to Mönchengladbach?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Carpool, Trains and Buses to Mönchengladbach from Cologne. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Carpool is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
2h 25m
£5
£6
1
Train
0h 54m
£11
£13
40
Car
0h 20m
£3
£3
1

What is the cheapest way to reach Mönchengladbach from Cologne?

You can reach Mönchengladbach with just £3 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Saturday
from £5
Sunday
from £6
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
from £3
Thursday
Friday
from £3

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    2h 25m
    0
    20:30
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    22:55
    Mönchengladbach
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    2h 25m
    0
    20:30
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    22:55
    Mönchengladbach
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6

    • Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 46m
    0
    00:34
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    03:20
    Mönchengladbach
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    First Class
    from £11
  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 43m
    0
    00:37
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    02:20
    Mönchengladbach
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    First Class
    from £11
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 55m
    0
    02:25
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    05:20
    Mönchengladbach
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    First Class
    from £11
  • Deutsche Bahn
    0h 54m
    0
    07:17
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    08:11
    Mönchengladbach
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £16

    Cheapest Carpool Wednesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    0h 40m
    0
    12:30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    13:10
    Mönchengladbach
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £3

    Cheapest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    0h 20m
    0
    19:40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    20:00
    Mönchengladbach
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £3

What are the fastest trips from Cologne to Mönchengladbach?

You can get to Mönchengladbach from Cologne in just 0h 20m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Saturday
from 2h 25m
Sunday
from 0h 54m
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
from 0h 40m
Thursday
Friday
from 0h 20m

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    2h 25m
    0
    20:30
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    22:55
    Mönchengladbach
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £5

    Fastest Trains Sunday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    0h 54m
    0
    07:17
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    08:11
    Mönchengladbach
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £16
  • Deutsche Bahn
    0h 54m
    0
    08:17
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    09:11
    Mönchengladbach
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £17
  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 43m
    0
    00:37
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    02:20
    Mönchengladbach
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    First Class
    from £11
  • Deutsche Bahn
    2h 46m
    0
    00:34
    Cologne
    Messe/Deutz Train Station
    03:20
    Mönchengladbach
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    First Class
    from £11

    • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    2h 25m
    0
    20:30
    Cologne/Bonn Airport
    Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station
    22:55
    Mönchengladbach
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6

    Fastest Carpool Wednesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    0h 40m
    0
    12:30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    13:10
    Mönchengladbach
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £3

    Fastest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    0h 20m
    0
    19:40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    20:00
    Mönchengladbach
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £3
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Cologne to Mönchengladbach

What are the most popular stations in Cologne and Mönchengladbach?

In Cologne, you will usually depart from Central Station, Messe/Deutz Train Station or Central Bus Station, while in Mönchengladbach you will be arriving at Central Station, Rheydt Station or Herrath Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Mönchengladbach from Cologne? With 2 connections between 1 Carpool, Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Cologne and Mönchengladbach, you can pay as low as £3 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Mönchengladbach in just 0h 20m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Cologne and Mönchengladbach are Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Cologne and Mönchengladbach is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Huerth or to Korschenbroich, and look at flights from Dusseldorf Airport, and landing at Dusseldorf Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Cologne to Mönchengladbach?

The most popular companies between Cologne and Mönchengladbach, are Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn

All you need to know when you travel from Cologne to Mönchengladbach

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Cologne to Mönchengladbach. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Cologne to Mönchengladbach

How can I reach Mönchengladbach from Cologne?

Every day, there are on average 2 connections between Carpool, Train and Bus, with which you can get to Mönchengladbach from Cologne.

How far is Mönchengladbach from Cologne?

The distance between Cologne and Mönchengladbach is 45.1 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Cologne and Mönchengladbach?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 1 kgs of CO2, a train 2 kgs, a car 8 kgs, and a flight 11 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Cologne to Mönchengladbach?

You can get to Mönchengladbach with just £3 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

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

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Mönchengladbach in just 0h 20m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

More routes to Cologne and to Mönchengladbach

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Cologne and to Mönchengladbach. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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