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Compare train, flight, and bus for Basel to Mönchengladbach
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Mönchengladbach among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a train costs an average of $62.
Distance: 256 miles (412 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$149 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $112 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 38m Average total duration Fastest 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Mönchengladbach:
A bus is $83 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Mönchengladbach costing on average $149 (€122).
A bus is $193 (€158) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Mönchengladbach costing on average $260 (€212).
Other travel options to Mönchengladbach take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
Flight takes on average 7h 39m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Mönchengladbach:
A bus is $83 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Mönchengladbach costing on average $149 (€122).
A bus is $193 (€158) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Mönchengladbach costing on average $260 (€212).
Other travel options to Mönchengladbach take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
Flight takes on average 7h 39m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Mönchengladbach as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Mönchengladbach Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Mönchengladbach, Hauptbahnhof.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Mönchengladbach by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Mönchengladbach by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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