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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Mönchengladbach
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Mönchengladbach among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. 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 $43, and a flight costs an average of $128.
Distance: 280 miles (451 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$173 Average price | $203 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $129 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 8m Average total duration 6h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.1kg 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 Zurich to Mönchengladbach:
A bus is $106 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Mönchengladbach costing on average $173 (€142).
A bus is $136 (€111) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Mönchengladbach costing on average $203 (€166).
Other travel options to Mönchengladbach take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 38m.
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
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How to get from Zurich to Mönchengladbach by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Mönchengladbach is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:59 AM6h12Zurich2:11 PMMönchengladbach$1191One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
7:59 AM6h12Zurich2:11 PMMönchengladbach$1191One-way2 transfers
Fastest
7:59 AM6h12Zurich2:11 PMMönchengladbach$1191One-way2 transfers
Other options
9:59 AM6h12Zurich4:11 PMMönchengladbach$1191One-way2 transfers
10:59 AM7h12Zurich6:11 PMMönchengladbach$1191One-way2 transfers
7:59 AM6h12Zurich2:11 PMMönchengladbach$1491One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Mönchengladbach:
A bus is $106 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Mönchengladbach costing on average $173 (€142).
A bus is $136 (€111) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Mönchengladbach costing on average $203 (€166).
Other travel options to Mönchengladbach take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 38m.
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
- Around 45 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Mönchengladbach as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Mönchengladbach, Hauptbahnhof.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Mönchengladbach Hbf.
- Travel with Eurowings, Swiss to go to Mönchengladbach by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Mönchengladbach by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SBB, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Mönchengladbach by train.
- 12 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Swiss.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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