Mönchengladbach to Essen by train

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Overview: trains from Mönchengladbach to Essen

Find the key information for travelling by train from Mönchengladbach to Essen, 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 06:22 View journey
Last train 22:22 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 48m View journey
Distance (km) 49
Trains / day 38 View all
Cheapest journey £30.99 View journey
Avg journey time 55m
Train operators 8

Taking the train from Mönchengladbach to Essen

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Train travel between Mönchengladbach and Essen: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Mönchengladbach to Essen:

  • Cheapest tickets: £30.99

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 7 months in advance.

Train times for travel between Mönchengladbach and Essen

If you are taking the train from Mönchengladbach to Essen, you will have 38 trains each day (with a departure every 17 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 07:21. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 22:22. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:22, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 22:22.

Average train travel time from Mönchengladbach to Essen

The quickest time by train is 48 minutes, travelling a total distance of 49 kilometres.

How far in advance Mönchengladbach and Essen tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Mönchengladbach and Essen are available 7 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Additional information on train travel from Mönchengladbach to Essen

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Essen city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Mönchengladbach to Essen

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The trip from Mönchengladbach to Essen covers a distance of 49 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

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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.