How to travel from Zurich to Mönchengladbach

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Mönchengladbach

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Mönchengladbach among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $62 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 30m. 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 $62, while a flight costs an average of $488.

Distance: 280 miles (451 km)

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Driving

$62

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Cheapest

$173

Average price

$488

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$131

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(fuel + tolls)

9h 30m

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30m

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6h 20m

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5h 50m

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4h 30m

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2h 30m

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5h 56m

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0.5 - 1.1kg

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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1.4 - 2.7kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Mönchengladbach is a bus with an average price of $62.

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

A bus is $111 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Mönchengladbach costing on average $173.

A bus is $426 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Mönchengladbach costing on average $488.

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Mönchengladbach is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 30m.

Other travel options to Mönchengladbach take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 20m.

Bus takes on average 9h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Zurich and Mönchengladbach including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Zurich to Mönchengladbach 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 6m sooner (5h 50m by train vs 5h 56m by car). Tickets start at around $173 compared to roughly $131 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.

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from Zurich to Mönchengladbach

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • SBB GmbH
    7:59 AM6h12
    Zurich
    2:11 PMMönchengladbach
    $1191One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • SBB GmbH
    7:59 AM6h12
    Zurich
    2:11 PMMönchengladbach
    $1191One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • SBB GmbH
    7:59 AM6h12
    Zurich
    2:11 PMMönchengladbach
    $1191One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • SBB GmbH
    9:59 AM6h12
    Zurich
    4:11 PMMönchengladbach
    $1191One-way
    2 transfers
  • SBB GmbH
    10:59 AM7h12
    Zurich
    6:11 PMMönchengladbach
    $1191One-way
    2 transfers
  • SBB GmbH
    7:59 AM6h12
    Zurich
    2:11 PMMönchengladbach
    $1491One-way
    3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich 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 Zurich to Mönchengladbach.

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There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Mönchengladbach including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Mönchengladbach is a bus with an average price of $62.

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

A bus is $111 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Mönchengladbach costing on average $173.

A bus is $426 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Mönchengladbach costing on average $488.

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Mönchengladbach is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 30m.

Other travel options to Mönchengladbach take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 20m.

Bus takes on average 9h 30m.

The distance from Zurich to Mönchengladbach is approximately 280 miles (451 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Mönchengladbach is:
  • Around 46 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 1 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Mönchengladbach:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Mönchengladbach Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Mönchengladbach, Hauptbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Mönchengladbach, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurowings, Swiss to go to Mönchengladbach by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SBB, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Mönchengladbach by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Zurich to Mönchengladbach:
  • 10 direct flights per day with Swiss.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich 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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