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The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 20

Cheapest price on Sep 20

$36

Average ticket price on Sep 20

$63

Fastest journey on Sep 20

2 h 24 m

Average journey duration on Sep 20

2 h 49 m

Trains on Sep 20

3

Distance

198 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf will cost around $63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.

Fast trains

On Sun, Sep 20, we found 3 trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf, including 3 direct services.

On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 198 km distance in an average of 2 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 24 m .

On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 3 h 33 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.

  • Deutsche Bahn
    3:41 AM2h30
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    6:11 AMMönchengladbach Hbf
    $361One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7:38 AM3h33
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    11:11 AMMönchengladbach Hbf
    $531One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn
    7:12 AM2h24
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    9:36 AMMönchengladbach Hbf
    $991One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, while a flight costs an average of $229.

Distance: 123 miles (198 km)

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Bus
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Driving

$103

Average price

$45

Average price

Cheapest

$229

Average price

$44

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 42m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 12m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 17m

Average total duration

4h 47m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 10m

Average total duration

1h 10m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

3h 1m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Lufthansa

Most popular airline

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf is a bus with an average price of $45.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf:

A bus is $58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf costing on average $103.

A bus is $184 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf costing on average $229.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Mönchengladbach Hbf take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 12m.

Bus takes on average 4h 47m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Mönchengladbach Hbf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 49m sooner (2h 12m by train vs 3h 1m by car). Tickets start at around $103 compared to roughly $44 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche BahnICE 822 · S8
Delayed
6:10 AM 8:08 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h28
10:36 AM Mönchengladbach Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1612 · 17409 · S8
On time
8:12 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h24
10:36 AM Mönchengladbach Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 316 · 10812
On time
8:33 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h18
10:51 AM Mönchengladbach Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1656 · ICE 614 · 10610
Delayed
6:46 AM 8:43 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h36
11:19 AM Mönchengladbach Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 820 · S8
On time
9:08 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h28
11:36 AM Mönchengladbach Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn4254 · ICE 1012 · S89:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h27
11:36 AM Mönchengladbach Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 128 · 26414
On time
9:34 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h15
11:49 AM Mönchengladbach Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1020 · 10614
On time
9:43 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
3h36
1:19 PM Mönchengladbach Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1020 · ICE 202 · 10612
On time
9:43 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h36
12:19 PM Mönchengladbach Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 728 · S8
On time
10:08 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h28
12:36 PM Mönchengladbach Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1610 · 17413 · S8
On time
10:11 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h25
12:36 PM Mönchengladbach Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 16 · 10816
On time
10:34 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h17
12:51 PM Mönchengladbach Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 1654 · ICE 612 · 10614
On time
10:43 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h36
1:19 PM Mönchengladbach Hbf		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 726 · S8
On time
11:08 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h28
1:36 PM Mönchengladbach Hbf		1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn4256 · ICE 1010 · S811:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h27
1:36 PM Mönchengladbach Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 126 · 26418
On time
11:34 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h15
1:49 PM Mönchengladbach Hbf		1 transfer
Sunday, September 20
Deutsche Bahn3:41 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
2h30
6:11 AM Mönchengladbach Hbf0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf

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Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 but you can travel from only $31 by bus.

The earliest train runs at 06:17, the last at 07:08. The fastest train covers the 123 miles (198 km) distance in 1h 48m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $31
Distance
123 miles (198 km)
Average train duration
2h 12m
Cheapest ticket price
$37
Trains per day
10
Fastest train
1h 48m
First train
6:17 AM
Last train
7:08 AM
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Jul - Sep
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Sat
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $31

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Mönchengladbach Hbf from $31. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
1h 48m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
$37
Deutsche Bahn frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone
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FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Mönchengladbach Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $37, while the average price is around $103.
The train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf takes 1h 48m and runs 10 per day.
The distance by train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf is 123 miles (198 km).
The first train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf leaves at 6:17 AM.
The last train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf leaves at 7:08 AM.
There is no direct train service currently available from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf is by bus, with a cost of around $31.
The train journey from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, with views of the scenic Rhine River Valley and charming countryside, making parts of the trip quite pleasant and picturesque.
A day trip from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf is not feasible because the journey duration is 1h 48m. Trains run 9 times per day, covering a distance of 123 miles (198 km).
Yes, you can take the train from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf.
Since both Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Mönchengladbach Hbf are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Mönchengladbach Hbf include Venlo, Utrecht, Eindhoven, Aachen, Cologne.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the Eurail Pass and Interrail Pass are valid on most trains in Germany, including Deutsche Bahn regional and long-distance services. Some high-speed trains may require a reservation fee even with a rail pass.
Germany uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards, especially contactless payments, in cities and larger establishments. However, cash is still widely accepted and sometimes preferred in smaller shops, markets, and rural areas. Carrying some cash is recommended for flexibility.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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Popular train stations from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf

Most Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and Mönchengladbach Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Frankfurt am Main
Arrival train stations in Mönchengladbach
Frankfurt (Main) HbfIm Hauptbahnhof, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, GermanyWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre

Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS9, S8, S6, S5, S4, S3, S2, S1 · 5m · $1 · every ~51 min
BusN5, N12, N4 · 5m · every ~1 min
Tram18, 14, 12, 11 · 6m · $4 · every ~38 min
SubwayU5, U4 · 4m · $4 · every ~39 min

Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train station facilities and services

Frankfurt (Main) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.

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