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Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Mönchengladbach
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Mönchengladbach among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 123 miles (198 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$70 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Frankfurt am Main to Mönchengladbach:
A bus is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Mönchengladbach costing on average $70 (€58).
A bus is $115 (€94) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Mönchengladbach costing on average $141 (€115).
Other travel options to Mönchengladbach take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 26m.
Bus takes on average 3h 29m.
Travel optionsfrom Frankfurt am Main to Mönchengladbach
How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Mönchengladbach by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Mönchengladbach is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Prague -> Amsterdam)5:25 AM3h35Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)9:00 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
(Prague -> Amsterdam)5:25 AM3h35Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)9:00 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH42165:10 PM0h45Frankfurt am Main Airport5:55 PMDusseldorf Airport$1271One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 1022 · 200727:59 AM3h12Frankfurt Airport long-distance station11:11 AMMönchengladbach Hbf$681One-way1 transfer
S8 · ICE 1049 · ICE 202 · 200748:30 AM3h41Frankfurt am Main Flughafen12:11 PMMönchengladbach Hbf$681One-way3 transfers
4491 · ICE 1049 · ICE 202 · 200748:38 AM3h33Frankfurt (Main) Hbf12:11 PMMönchengladbach Hbf$701One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:45 PM6h15Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)5:00 AMMönchengladbach, Hauptbahnhof$261One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:55 PM7h15Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)6:10 AMMönchengladbach, Hauptbahnhof$261One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM6h25Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)10:55 PMMönchengladbach, Hauptbahnhof$271One-way1 transfer
LH741:45 PM0h45Frankfurt am Main Airport2:30 PMDusseldorf Airport$1701One-way0 transfers
LH789:10 PM0h45Frankfurt am Main Airport9:55 PMDusseldorf Airport$1701One-way0 transfers
LH729:15 AM0h45Frankfurt am Main Airport10:00 AMDusseldorf Airport$3711One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Mönchengladbach:
A bus is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Mönchengladbach costing on average $70 (€58).
A bus is $115 (€94) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Mönchengladbach costing on average $141 (€115).
Other travel options to Mönchengladbach take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 26m.
Bus takes on average 3h 29m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Mönchengladbach as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Mönchengladbach Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Mönchengladbach, Hauptbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Mönchengladbach by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Mönchengladbach by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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