Mönchengladbach to Linz by train

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Overview: trains from Mönchengladbach to Linz

Find the key information for travelling by train from Mönchengladbach to Linz, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:41 View journey
Last train 23:41 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 7hr 19m View journey
Distance (km) 650
Trains / day 17 View all
Cheapest journey AU$197.10 View journey
Avg journey time 11hr 39m
Train operators 27

Explore Mönchengladbach to Linz by train

Thinking about travelling from Mönchengladbach to Linz by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost for travel between Mönchengladbach and Linz

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is AU$197.10, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 6 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train times for travel from Mönchengladbach to Linz

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 00:41 and the last departure is 23:40. On weekends, the first train departs at 00:41 and the last train leaves at 23:41. On average, a total of 17 trains make this journey each day.

How long does the train from Mönchengladbach to Linz take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 7 hours and 19 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 650 kilometres.

Booking Mönchengladbach to Linz trains in advance

Booking your Mönchengladbach to Linz tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 6 months before departure.

Get notified of when tickets open for travel between Mönchengladbach and Linz by setting up a booking alert. We will send you an email as soon as your tickets are available for purchase.

Making the most of your trip to Linz

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Linz.

FAQs about the train journey from Mönchengladbach to Linz

Want to know more about your journey from Mönchengladbach to Linz? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The trip from Mönchengladbach to Linz covers a distance of 650 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.