Gelsenkirchen to Mönchengladbach by train

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Overview: trains from Gelsenkirchen to Mönchengladbach

Find the key information for travelling by train from Gelsenkirchen to Mönchengladbach, 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 05:33 View journey
Last train 22:33 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 48m View journey
Distance (km) 57
Trains / day 28 View all
Cheapest journey CA$35.75 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 3m
Train operators 7

Explore Gelsenkirchen to Mönchengladbach by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Gelsenkirchen to Mönchengladbach aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost between Gelsenkirchen to Mönchengladbach

Getting from Gelsenkirchen to Mönchengladbach by rail typically costs CA$35.75, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Train timetable for travel between Gelsenkirchen and Mönchengladbach

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Gelsenkirchen to Mönchengladbach by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 05:33

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 21:33

  • First daily departure (weekend): 05:33

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 22:33

  • Average number of daily trains: 28 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 30 minutes

Gelsenkirchen to Mönchengladbach train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 57 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 48 minutes.

When do tickets go on sale between Gelsenkirchen and Mönchengladbach?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Gelsenkirchen and Mönchengladbach 7 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Making your Gelsenkirchen to Mönchengladbach travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Mönchengladbach.

FAQs about the train journey from Gelsenkirchen to Mönchengladbach

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

The total distance between Gelsenkirchen and Mönchengladbach by train is 57 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.