- Must visit
Museum Abteiberg
Internationally known contemporary art museum with strong postwar collections and notable architecture on Abteiberg.
Cheapest price
$3
Average price
$3
Fastest journey
10 m
Average duration
16 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
24 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Düsseldorf to Mönchengladbach is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Mönchengladbach will cost around $3 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $3.
Of the 8 buses that leave Düsseldorf for Mönchengladbach on Thu, Aug 06, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct buses cover the 24 km distance in an average of 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest buses will take 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Mönchengladbach among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 14 miles (24 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
57m Average total duration 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration Fastest 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Mönchengladbach:
A bus is $4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Mönchengladbach costing on average $13.
Other travel options to Mönchengladbach take longer:
Bus takes on average 27m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (27m by bus vs 31m by car). Tickets start at around $9 compared to roughly $6 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 0h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf to Mönchengladbach buses for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:40 AM Düsseldorf | 0h40 | 8:20 AM Mönchengladbach | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:20 PM Düsseldorf | 0h30 | 3:50 PM Mönchengladbach | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:10 PM Düsseldorf | 0h20 | 5:30 PM Mönchengladbach | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Düsseldorf | 0h30 | 8:30 PM Mönchengladbach | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:40 PM Düsseldorf | 0h30 | 9:10 PM Mönchengladbach | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 AM Düsseldorf | 0h10 | 1:40 AM Mönchengladbach | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Düsseldorf to Mönchengladbach run on average 4 times per day, taking around 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 12:05, the last at 21:55. The fastest bus covers the 14 miles (24 km) distance in 35m.
Distance 14 miles (24 km) |
Average bus duration 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 35m |
First bus 12:05 PM |
Last bus 9:55 PM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 7 days |
Discover the best of Mönchengladbach — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Mönchengladbach trip today.
Internationally known contemporary art museum with strong postwar collections and notable architecture on Abteiberg.
Museum in a Renaissance water castle presenting local history, decorative arts, and changing cultural exhibitions.
Textile museum in the historic Monforts quarter explaining the city's industrial heritage through machines and archives.
Large central park with mature trees, lawns, and paths; ideal for relaxed walks near major cultural sights.
Hilly cultural quarter around the museum and old abbey, known for architecture, views, and an arts-focused atmosphere.
Historic square at the abbey with old-town character, events, and easy access to key churches and museums.
Rheinischer Sauerbraten is marinated pot roast, often served with raisin sauce, red cabbage, and potato dumplings. It is a classic Rhineland Sunday dish.
Himmel un Ääd pairs mashed potatoes with apple sauce, often topped with fried onions and black pudding. It is a beloved sweet-savory Rhineland comfort food.
Halve Hahn is a rye roll with thick Gouda, mustard, and onions. Despite the name, it contains no chicken and is a classic snack in Rhineland pubs.
Popular casual Italian venue with pizza, pasta, and a lively modern atmosphere, well known locally for reliable quality.
Elegant fine dining restaurant known for creative modern cuisine, polished service, and a refined tasting-menu experience.
Traditional brewery pub atmosphere with hearty German and Rhineland dishes, plus fresh beer in a convivial setting.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are mid-priced, local transit is reasonable, and daily costs are often lower than in bigger cities like Cologne or Düsseldorf.
Service is included, but rounding up or adding 5-10% is polite in restaurants. Round up for taxis and leave small change in cafes.
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