Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 20

Cheapest price on Sep 20

$61

Average ticket price on Sep 20

$93

Fastest journey on Sep 20

4 h 29 m

Average journey duration on Sep 20

4 h 32 m

Trains on Sep 20

10

Distance

370 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Freiburg 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 Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf will cost around $93 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $61.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf without transferring at least 3 times.

  • Deutsche Bahn17120 · ICE 2514 · 20090
    3:00 PM5h11
    Freiburg Hbf
    8:11 PMMönchengladbach Hbf
    $611One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn17024 · ICE 2554 · IC 2349 · 10632
    4:42 PM5h37
    Freiburg Hbf
    10:19 PMMönchengladbach Hbf
    $731One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn17116 · ICE 2516 · 20086
    1:00 PM5h11
    Freiburg Hbf
    6:11 PMMönchengladbach Hbf
    $861One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn17024 · ICE 2554 · ICE 514 · 10630
    4:42 PM4h37
    Freiburg Hbf
    9:19 PMMönchengladbach Hbf
    $861One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn17024 · ICE 2554 · ICE 514 · ICE 26
    4:42 PM4h29
    Freiburg Hbf
    9:11 PMMönchengladbach Hbf
    $861One-way
    4 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 34m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, while a flight costs an average of $609.

Distance: 229 miles (370 km)

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Train
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Bus
Flight
Driving

$164

Average price

$38

Average price

Cheapest

$609

Average price

$86

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 34m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 4m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

6h 55m

Average total duration

6h 25m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 4m

Average total duration

3h 4m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

4h 27m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Eurowings

Most popular airline

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf is a bus with an average price of $38.

This is compared to other travel options from Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf:

A bus is $126 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf costing on average $164.

A bus is $570 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf costing on average $609.

The fastest way to travel from Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 4m.

Other travel options to Mönchengladbach Hbf take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 4m.

Bus takes on average 6h 25m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Freiburg Hbf and Mönchengladbach Hbf including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Freiburg 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 23m sooner (4h 4m by train vs 4h 27m by car). Tickets start at around $164 compared to roughly $86 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

Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf train times

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

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4:55 PM Freiburg Hbf
4h16
9:11 PM Mönchengladbach Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5:27 PM Freiburg Hbf
4h09
9:36 PM Mönchengladbach Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6:55 PM Freiburg Hbf
4h41
11:36 PM Mönchengladbach Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7:55 PM Freiburg Hbf
5h11
1:06 AM Mönchengladbach Hbf1 transfer
Österreichische Bundesbahnen11:32 PM Freiburg Hbf
7h47
7:19 AM Mönchengladbach Hbf1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn17016 · ICE 2558 · ICE 518 · ICE 22812:42 PM Freiburg Hbf
4h29
5:11 PM Mönchengladbach Hbf4 transfers
Deutsche Bahn17016 · ICE 2558 · ICE 518 · 1062212:42 PM Freiburg Hbf
4h37
5:19 PM Mönchengladbach Hbf3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn17016 · ICE 2558 · ICE 2012 · 1062412:42 PM Freiburg Hbf
5h37
6:19 PM Mönchengladbach Hbf3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn17116 · ICE 2516 · 200861:00 PM Freiburg Hbf
5h11
6:11 PM Mönchengladbach Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn17020 · ICE 2556 · ICE 516 · 106262:42 PM Freiburg Hbf
4h37
7:19 PM Mönchengladbach Hbf3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn17020 · ICE 2556 · ICE 516 · ICE 282:42 PM Freiburg Hbf
4h29
7:11 PM Mönchengladbach Hbf4 transfers
Deutsche Bahn17120 · ICE 2514 · 200903:00 PM Freiburg Hbf
5h11
8:11 PM Mönchengladbach Hbf2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn17024 · ICE 2554 · IC 2349 · 106324:42 PM Freiburg Hbf
5h37
10:19 PM Mönchengladbach Hbf3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn17024 · ICE 2554 · ICE 514 · 106304:42 PM Freiburg Hbf
4h37
9:19 PM Mönchengladbach Hbf3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn17024 · ICE 2554 · ICE 514 · ICE 264:42 PM Freiburg Hbf
4h29
9:11 PM Mönchengladbach Hbf4 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf

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Trains from Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $138 but you can travel from only $38 by bus.

The earliest train runs at 07:27, the last at 07:27. The fastest train covers the 229 miles (370 km) distance in 3h 42m.

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 $38
Distance
229 miles (370 km)
Average train duration
4h 4m
Cheapest ticket price
$138
Trains per day
7
Fastest train
3h 42m
First train
7:27 AM
Last train
7:27 AM
Cheapest Month
Oct
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Oct - Dec
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 $38

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Freiburg Hbf and Mönchengladbach Hbf from $38. 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
3h 42m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
$138
Deutsche Bahn frequency
7 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

FAQs: Trains from Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Freiburg 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 Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $138, while the average price is around $164.
The train from Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf takes 3h 42m and runs 7 per day.
The distance by train from Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf is 229 miles (370 km).
The first train from Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf leaves at 7:27 AM.
The last train from Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf leaves at 7:27 AM.
There is no direct train service currently available from Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf is by bus, with a cost of around $38.
The train journey from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf offers picturesque views, particularly through the Black Forest region, with its lush landscapes and charming villages, before transitioning to more urban scenery as you approach Mönchengladbach.
A day trip from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 42m. However, there are 7 train connections available per day for this route.
Yes, you can take the train from Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf.
Since both Freiburg 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 Freiburg 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 Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf

Most Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf trains use the Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Freiburg 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 Freiburg im Breisgau
Arrival train stations in Mönchengladbach
Freiburg(Breisgau) HbfFreiburg (Breisgau) Hbf, Bismarckallee 5-7, 79098 FreiburgWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf from Freiburg im Breisgau city centre

Bus27 · 6m
TramSc, 4, 3, 2, 1 · 3m · every ~59 min

Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf train station facilities and services

Freiburg(Breisgau) 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: Cafe Einstein, Pizzaria Picasso, Babeuf, Café Hermann

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf. ATMs are available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf. Information desks are available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Minerva, Hotel Barbara, Parkhotel Post, Hotel Oberkirch.

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