What is the best way to travel from Mönchengladbach to Essen?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Essen from Mönchengladbach?
You can get to Essen with just $3 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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BlaBlaCar0h 50m05:10 PMDusseldorf Airport6:00 PMEssen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 12/5/2025 5:10:00 PM to , Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/5/2025 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
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BlaBlaCar0h 30m04:00 PMDusseldorf Airport4:30 PMEssen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 12/5/2025 4:00:00 PM to , Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/5/2025 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 53m07:53 AMMönchengladbachRheydt Station8:46 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Rheydt Station, Mönchengladbach (Germany) at 12/6/2025 7:53:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:46:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 53m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 54m09:52 AMMönchengladbachRheydt Station10:46 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Rheydt Station, Mönchengladbach (Germany) at 12/6/2025 9:52:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:46:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 54m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 8m08:07 PMMönchengladbachRheydt Station9:15 PMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Rheydt Station, Mönchengladbach (Germany) at 12/6/2025 8:07:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 8m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 22m02:40 AMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport3:02 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 12/9/2025 2:40:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/9/2025 3:02:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 22m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 25m04:33 AMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport4:58 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 12/9/2025 4:33:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/9/2025 4:58:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 25m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 21m04:56 AMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport5:17 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 12/9/2025 4:56:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:17:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 21m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 21m05:59 AMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport6:20 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 12/9/2025 5:59:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 21m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 21m011:59 AMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport12:20 PMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 12/9/2025 11:59:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 21m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 47m07:59 AMMönchengladbachCentral Station8:46 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Mönchengladbach (Germany) at 12/10/2025 7:59:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:46:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 47m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 3m08:12 PMMönchengladbachCentral Station9:15 PMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Mönchengladbach (Germany) at 12/10/2025 8:12:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 3m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 48m09:58 AMMönchengladbachCentral Station10:46 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Mönchengladbach (Germany) at 12/10/2025 9:58:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:46:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 48m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 9m06:49 AMMönchengladbachCentral Station7:58 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Mönchengladbach (Germany) at 12/10/2025 6:49:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:58:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 9m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 2m08:12 AMMönchengladbachCentral Station9:14 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Mönchengladbach (Germany) at 12/10/2025 8:12:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:14:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 2m
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BlaBlaCar0h 50m06:00 PMMönchengladbach6:50 PMEssen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Mönchengladbach (Germany) at 12/11/2025 6:00:00 PM to , Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 53m07:53 AMMönchengladbachRheydt Station8:46 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Rheydt Station, Mönchengladbach (Germany) at 12/11/2025 7:53:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/11/2025 8:46:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 53m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 54m09:52 AMMönchengladbachRheydt Station10:46 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Rheydt Station, Mönchengladbach (Germany) at 12/11/2025 9:52:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/11/2025 10:46:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 54m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 28m012:12 PMMönchengladbachRheydt Station1:40 PMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Rheydt Station, Mönchengladbach (Germany) at 12/11/2025 12:12:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/11/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 28m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 15m06:43 AMMönchengladbachRheydt Station7:58 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Rheydt Station, Mönchengladbach (Germany) at 12/11/2025 6:43:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:58:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 7m08:07 AMMönchengladbachRheydt Station9:14 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Rheydt Station, Mönchengladbach (Germany) at 12/11/2025 8:07:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/11/2025 9:14:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 7m
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What are the fastest trips from Mönchengladbach to Essen?
You can get to Essen from Mönchengladbach in just 0h 21m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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BlaBlaCar0h 30m04:00 PMDusseldorf Airport4:30 PMEssen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 12/5/2025 4:00:00 PM to , Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/5/2025 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
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BlaBlaCar0h 50m05:10 PMDusseldorf Airport6:00 PMEssen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 12/5/2025 5:10:00 PM to , Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/5/2025 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 53m07:53 AMMönchengladbachRheydt Station8:46 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Rheydt Station, Mönchengladbach (Germany) at 12/6/2025 7:53:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:46:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 53m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 54m09:52 AMMönchengladbachRheydt Station10:46 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Rheydt Station, Mönchengladbach (Germany) at 12/6/2025 9:52:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:46:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 54m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 8m08:07 PMMönchengladbachRheydt Station9:15 PMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Rheydt Station, Mönchengladbach (Germany) at 12/6/2025 8:07:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 8m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 21m04:56 AMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport5:17 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 12/9/2025 4:56:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:17:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 21m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 21m05:59 AMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport6:20 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 12/9/2025 5:59:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 21m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 21m011:59 AMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport12:20 PMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 12/9/2025 11:59:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 21m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 22m02:40 AMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport3:02 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 12/9/2025 2:40:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/9/2025 3:02:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 22m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 25m04:33 AMDusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport4:58 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) at 12/9/2025 4:33:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/9/2025 4:58:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 25m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 47m07:59 AMMönchengladbachCentral Station8:46 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Mönchengladbach (Germany) at 12/10/2025 7:59:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:46:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 47m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 48m09:58 AMMönchengladbachCentral Station10:46 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Mönchengladbach (Germany) at 12/10/2025 9:58:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:46:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 48m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 2m08:12 AMMönchengladbachCentral Station9:14 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Mönchengladbach (Germany) at 12/10/2025 8:12:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:14:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 2m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 3m08:12 PMMönchengladbachCentral Station9:15 PMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Mönchengladbach (Germany) at 12/10/2025 8:12:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/10/2025 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 3m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 9m06:49 AMMönchengladbachCentral Station7:58 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Mönchengladbach (Germany) at 12/10/2025 6:49:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:58:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 9m
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BlaBlaCar0h 50m06:00 PMMönchengladbach6:50 PMEssen0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Mönchengladbach (Germany) at 12/11/2025 6:00:00 PM to , Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 53m07:53 AMMönchengladbachRheydt Station8:46 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Rheydt Station, Mönchengladbach (Germany) at 12/11/2025 7:53:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/11/2025 8:46:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 53m
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Deutsche Bahn0h 54m09:52 AMMönchengladbachRheydt Station10:46 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Rheydt Station, Mönchengladbach (Germany) at 12/11/2025 9:52:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/11/2025 10:46:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 54m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 7m08:07 AMMönchengladbachRheydt Station9:14 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Rheydt Station, Mönchengladbach (Germany) at 12/11/2025 8:07:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/11/2025 9:14:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 7m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 15m06:43 AMMönchengladbachRheydt Station7:58 AMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Rheydt Station, Mönchengladbach (Germany) at 12/11/2025 6:43:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:58:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
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Deutsche Bahn1h 28m012:12 PMMönchengladbachRheydt Station1:40 PMEssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Rheydt Station, Mönchengladbach (Germany) at 12/11/2025 12:12:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 12/11/2025 1:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 28m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Mönchengladbach to Essen
What are the most popular stations in Mönchengladbach and Essen?
In Mönchengladbach, you will usually depart from Central Station, Rheydt Station or Herrath Train Station, while in Essen you will be arriving at Central Station, Freiheit Bus Stop or Hafenstr. Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Essen from Mönchengladbach? With 4 connections between 2 Train and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Mönchengladbach and Essen, you can pay as low as $3 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Deutsche Bahn: you will get to Essen in just 0h 21m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Mönchengladbach and Essen are Deutsche Bahn and BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Mönchengladbach and Essen is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Korschenbroich or to Gelsenkirchen, and look at flights from Dusseldorf Airport, and landing at Dusseldorf Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Mönchengladbach to Essen?
The most popular companies between Mönchengladbach and Essen, are Deutsche Bahn and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
All you need to know when you travel from Mönchengladbach to Essen
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Mönchengladbach to Essen. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Mönchengladbach to Essen
How can I reach Essen from Mönchengladbach?
Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Train and Carpool, with which you can get to Essen from Mönchengladbach.
How far is Essen from Mönchengladbach?
The distance between Mönchengladbach and Essen is 31.1 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Mönchengladbach and Essen?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 1 kgs of CO2, a train 2 kgs, a car 9 kgs, and a flight 12 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Mönchengladbach to Essen?
You can get to Essen with just $3 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
What is the fastest way to get from Mönchengladbach to Essen?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Essen in just 0h 21m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
More routes to Mönchengladbach and to Essen
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Mönchengladbach and to Essen. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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- Amsterdam to Mönchengladbach
- Frankfurt am Main to Mönchengladbach
- Hamburg to Mönchengladbach
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- Amsterdam to Essen
- Berlin to Essen
- Brussels to Essen
- Cologne/Bonn Airport to Essen
- Dusseldorf to Essen
- Frankfurt am Main to Essen
- Hamburg to Essen
- Karlsruhe to Essen
- Kołobrzeg to Essen
- Liege to Essen
- Lodz to Essen
- Munich to Essen
- Nuremberg to Essen
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Essen
- Paris to Essen
- Rotterdam to Essen
- Vienna to Essen
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