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

By light rail and train

To get from Köln to Mönchengladbach in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 7 light rail from Köln Zündorf station to Köln Porz Markt station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE8 train and finally take the RB33 train from Rheydt Hbf - Mönchengladbach station to Mönchengladbach Herrath Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min.

146min
Light Rail - 77
Train - RE8RE8
Train - RB33RB33
Walk to Mönchengladbach
Leaves from Köln Zündorf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Köln
  • 2
    Light Rail - 77
    Wait for light rail
    7
    Frechen-Benzelrath
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Köln Porz Markt
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Porz Bahnhof
    550 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - RE8RE8
    Wait for train
    RE8
    Mg Hbf /Europaplatz
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rheydt Hbf - Mönchengladbach
    68 min
  • 7
    Train - RB33RB33
    Wait for train
    RB33
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mönchengladbach Herrath Bf
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mönchengladbach
    Walk to
    Mönchengladbach
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by light rail and train via 7, RB27 and RB33

To get from Köln to Mönchengladbach in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 7 light rail from Köln Zündorf station to Köln Deutzer Freiheit station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RB27 train and finally take the RB33 train from Rheydt Hbf - Mönchengladbach station to Mönchengladbach Herrath Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min.

126min
Light Rail - 77
Train - RB27RB27
Train - RB33RB33
Walk to Mönchengladbach
Leaves from Köln Zündorf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Köln
  • 2
    Light Rail - 77
    Wait for light rail
    7
    Frechen-Benzelrath
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Köln Deutzer Freiheit
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
    980 m • 13 min
  • 5
    Train - RB27RB27
    Wait for train
    RB27
    Mg Hbf /Europaplatz
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rheydt Hbf - Mönchengladbach
    52 min
  • 7
    Train - RB33RB33
    Wait for train
    RB33
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mönchengladbach Herrath Bf
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mönchengladbach
    Walk to
    Mönchengladbach
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Köln to Mönchengladbach

The distance between Köln, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Mönchengladbach, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 74.65 km, which can typically be travelled in 146 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Köln 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 Köln

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

Train stations close to Köln:

  • Köln Porz Bahnhof
  • Köln Wahn S-Bahn

Bus stations close to Köln:

  • Köln Zündorf
  • Köln Zündorf Mitte
  • Köln An St. Marien

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 Wickrath Bf.

Train stations close to Mönchengladbach:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by light rail and train via 7, RB27 and RB33

To get from Köln to Mönchengladbach in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 7 light rail from Köln Zündorf station to Köln Deutzer Freiheit station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RB27 train and finally take the RB33 train from Rheydt Hbf - Mönchengladbach station to Mönchengladbach Herrath Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min.

126min
Light Rail - 77
Train - RB27RB27
Train - RB33RB33
Walk to Mönchengladbach
Leaves from Köln Zündorf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Köln
  • 2
    Light Rail - 77
    Wait for light rail
    7
    Frechen-Benzelrath
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Köln Deutzer Freiheit
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
    980 m • 13 min
  • 5
    Train - RB27RB27
    Wait for train
    RB27
    Mg Hbf /Europaplatz
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rheydt Hbf - Mönchengladbach
    52 min
  • 7
    Train - RB33RB33
    Wait for train
    RB33
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mönchengladbach Herrath Bf
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mönchengladbach
    Walk to
    Mönchengladbach
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 146 minutes, using Bus line 7, Bus line RE8, Bus line RB33.

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

    The alternative route takes 126 minutes, using Bus line 7, Bus line RB27, Bus line RB33.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 26 min.

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

    The 7 light rail line goes from Frechen-Benzelrath station near Köln to Köln Porz Markt station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Köln Porz Markt station near Mönchengladbach in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Köln and Mönchengladbach in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by light rail and train is about 2 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the 7 light rail from the Frechen-Benzelrath station near Köln in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

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

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