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How to get from Essen to Mönchengladbach by light rail and train?

By light rail and train

To get from Essen to Mönchengladbach in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), take the 107 light rail from Essen Abzweig Katernberg station to Essen Hbf station. Next, take the RB33 train from Essen Hbf station to Mönchengladbach Herrath Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min. The ride fare is €18.92.

113min€18.92
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 107107
Train - RB33RB33
Walk to Mönchengladbach
Leaves from Essen Abzweig Katernberg

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Essen Abzweig Katernberg
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 107107
    Wait for light rail
    107
    Essen Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Essen Hbf
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essen Hbf
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RB33RB33
    Wait for train
    RB33
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mönchengladbach Herrath Bf
    77 min
  • 7
    Walk to Mönchengladbach
    Walk to
    Mönchengladbach
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Essen to Mönchengladbach in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), take the RB32 train from Essen Zollverein Nord Bf station to Duisburg Hbf station. Next, take the RB33 train from Duisburg Hbf station to Mönchengladbach Herrath Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is €19.19.

101min€19.19
Walk to train station
Train - RB32RB32
Train - RB33RB33
Walk to Mönchengladbach
Leaves from Essen Zollverein Nord Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essen Zollverein Nord Bf
    590 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - RB32RB32
    Wait for train
    RB32
    Duisburg Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Duisburg Hbf
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Duisburg Hbf
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RB33RB33
    Wait for train
    RB33
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mönchengladbach Herrath Bf
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to Mönchengladbach
    Walk to
    Mönchengladbach
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Essen to Mönchengladbach

The distance between Essen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Mönchengladbach, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 82.49 km, which can typically be travelled in 113 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essen to Mönchengladbach by light rail and 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 Essen

Essen is located at Essen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Essen Abzweig Katernberg.

Bus stations close to Essen:

  • Essen Abzweig Katernberg
  • Essen Viermännerhöfe
  • Essen Zollverein

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

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

Train stations close to Mönchengladbach:

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

By train

To get from Essen to Mönchengladbach in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), take the RB32 train from Essen Zollverein Nord Bf station to Duisburg Hbf station. Next, take the RB33 train from Duisburg Hbf station to Mönchengladbach Herrath Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is €19.19.

101min€19.19
Walk to train station
Train - RB32RB32
Train - RB33RB33
Walk to Mönchengladbach
Leaves from Essen Zollverein Nord Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Essen Zollverein Nord Bf
    590 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - RB32RB32
    Wait for train
    RB32
    Duisburg Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Duisburg Hbf
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Duisburg Hbf
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RB33RB33
    Wait for train
    RB33
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mönchengladbach Herrath Bf
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to Mönchengladbach
    Walk to
    Mönchengladbach
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 113 minutes, using Bus line 107, Bus line RB33.

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

    The alternative route takes 101 minutes, using Bus line RB32, Bus line RB33.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Essen and Mönchengladbach in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 53 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Essen to Mönchengladbach in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    The 107 light rail line goes from Essen Abzweig Katernberg station near Essen to Essen Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Essen Hbf station near Mönchengladbach in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Essen and Mönchengladbach in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by light rail and train is about 1 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Essen to get to Mönchengladbach in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get on the 107 light rail from the Essen Abzweig Katernberg station near Essen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    Get off the light rail at the Essen Hbf station, which is closest to Mönchengladbach in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • How much is the light rail fare from Essen to Mönchengladbach?

    The ride from Essen to Mönchengladbach costs €18.92.

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