How to get from Mönchengladbach to Ahlen by train?

By train

To get from Mönchengladbach to Ahlen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RB33 train from Mönchengladbach Herrath Bf station to Erkelenz, Bahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE4 train and finally take the RE6 (RRX) train from Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof station to Ahlen (Westf) Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min.

169min
Walk to train station
Train - RB33RB33
Train - RE4RE4
Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
Leaves from Mönchengladbach Herrath Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mönchengladbach Herrath Bf
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RB33RB33
    Wait for train
    RB33
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Erkelenz, Bahnhof
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof
    40 min
  • 6
    Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE6 (RRX)
    Minden Hbf
  • 7
    Ride to train station Ahlen (Westf) Bf
    Ride to train station
    Ahlen (Westf) Bf
    89 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via RB33, RE4 and RE6

To get from Mönchengladbach to Ahlen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RB33 train from Mönchengladbach Herrath Bf station to Erkelenz, Bahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE4 train and finally take the RE6 train from Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof station to Ahlen (Westf) Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min.

170min
Walk to train station
Train - RB33RB33
Train - RE4RE4
Train - RE6RE6
Leaves from Mönchengladbach Herrath Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mönchengladbach Herrath Bf
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RB33RB33
    Wait for train
    RB33
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Erkelenz, Bahnhof
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof
    40 min
  • 6
    Train - RE6RE6
    Wait for train
    RE6
    Minden, Bahnhof
  • 7
    Ride to train station Ahlen (Westf) Bf
    Ride to train station
    Ahlen (Westf) Bf
    89 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Mönchengladbach to Ahlen

The distance between Mönchengladbach, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Ahlen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 169.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 169 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mönchengladbach to Ahlen by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Mönchengladbach

Mönchengladbach is located at Mönchengladbach, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Mönchengladbach Wickrath Bf.

Train stations close to Mönchengladbach:

  • Mönchengladbach Wickrath Bf
  • Mönchengladbach Herrath Bf
  • Erkelenz, Bahnhof

Public transit stations close to Ahlen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

Ahlen is located at Ahlen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Ahlen, Rathaus.

Train stations close to Ahlen:

  • Ahlen (Westf) Bf

Bus stations close to Ahlen:

  • Ahlen, Rathaus
  • Ahlen, Im Herbrand
  • Ahlen, am Bahndamm

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via RB33, RE4 and RE6

To get from Mönchengladbach to Ahlen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RB33 train from Mönchengladbach Herrath Bf station to Erkelenz, Bahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE4 train and finally take the RE6 train from Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof station to Ahlen (Westf) Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min.

170min
Walk to train station
Train - RB33RB33
Train - RE4RE4
Train - RE6RE6
Leaves from Mönchengladbach Herrath Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mönchengladbach Herrath Bf
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RB33RB33
    Wait for train
    RB33
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Erkelenz, Bahnhof
    3 min
  • 4
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof
    40 min
  • 6
    Train - RE6RE6
    Wait for train
    RE6
    Minden, Bahnhof
  • 7
    Ride to train station Ahlen (Westf) Bf
    Ride to train station
    Ahlen (Westf) Bf
    89 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Mönchengladbach to Ahlen?

    The fastest way takes 169 minutes, using Bus line RB33, Bus line RE4, Bus line RE6 (RRX).

  • What is the alternative route to get from Mönchengladbach to Ahlen?

    The alternative route takes 170 minutes, using Bus line RB33, Bus line RE4, Bus line RE6.

  • Is there a direct train between Mönchengladbach and Ahlen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 49 min.

  • Which train line goes from Mönchengladbach to Ahlen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    The RB33 train line goes from Mönchengladbach Herrath Bf station near Mönchengladbach to Aachen, Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Aachen, Hbf station near Ahlen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

  • How long does it take to travel from Mönchengladbach to Ahlen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train?

    The total travel time between Mönchengladbach and Ahlen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train is about 2 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Mönchengladbach to get to Ahlen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get on the RB33 train from the Mönchengladbach Herrath Bf station near Mönchengladbach in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Mönchengladbach and Ahlen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get off the train at the Aachen, Hbf station, which is closest to Ahlen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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