How to travel from Basel to Mönchengladbach

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Basel to Mönchengladbach

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Basel to Mönchengladbach among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of lei347 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of lei347, while a flight costs an average of lei3282.

Distance: 256 miles (412 km)

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lei3282

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lei555

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lei347

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lei517

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9h 53m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Mönchengladbach is a bus with an average price of lei347.

This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Mönchengladbach:

A bus is lei208 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Mönchengladbach costing on average lei555.

A bus is lei2935 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Mönchengladbach costing on average lei3282.

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Mönchengladbach is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 42m.

Other travel options to Mönchengladbach take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 36m.

Bus takes on average 9h 53m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Basel and Mönchengladbach including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Basel to Mönchengladbach among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around lei347 compared to roughly lei517 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about lei170. The journey takes 9h 23m versus 5h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Basel to Mönchengladbach

How to get from Basel to Mönchengladbach by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Basel to Mönchengladbach is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    5:40 PM10h20
    Basel
    4:00 AMMönchengladbach
    lei1991One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    5:40 PM10h20
    Basel
    4:00 AMMönchengladbach
    lei1991One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    5:40 PM10h20
    Basel
    4:00 AMMönchengladbach
    lei1991One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Basel to Mönchengladbach

Travel to Mönchengladbach easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Basel to Mönchengladbach.

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There are 3 options to travel between Basel and Mönchengladbach including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Mönchengladbach is a bus with an average price of lei347.

This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Mönchengladbach:

A bus is lei208 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Mönchengladbach costing on average lei555.

A bus is lei2935 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Mönchengladbach costing on average lei3282.

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Mönchengladbach is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 42m.

Other travel options to Mönchengladbach take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 36m.

Bus takes on average 9h 53m.

The distance from Basel to Mönchengladbach is approximately 256 miles (412 km).
The average frequency per day from Basel to Mönchengladbach is:
  • Around 22 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Mönchengladbach as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to Mönchengladbach:
  • Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Mönchengladbach, Hauptbahnhof.
  • Trains mostly depart from Basel Bad Bhf and arrive in Mönchengladbach Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Basel to Mönchengladbach, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Mönchengladbach by train.
  • Travel with Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, British Airways, Air France, KLM to go to Mönchengladbach by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Mönchengladbach by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Basel to Mönchengladbach often also extend their vacation to go to Düsseldorf, Amsterdam, Cologne, Venlo, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Mönchengladbach and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Mönchengladbach to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are sufficient to explore the main attractions and enjoy the cultural offerings of Mönchengladbach.

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