The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne to Mönchengladbach
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h
Trains per day
1
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Mönchengladbach is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Mönchengladbach will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
To travel from Cologne to Mönchengladbach you need to make at least one change.
ICE 618 · 884746:111h00Cologne Hbf7:11Mönchengladbach Hbf£161One-way1 change
ICE 618 · 884746:111h00Cologne Hbf7:11Mönchengladbach Hbf£161One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Cologne to Mönchengladbach
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Mönchengladbach among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 45 km
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1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cologne to Mönchengladbach train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Mönchengladbach trains for tomorrow, Saturday 6 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 618 · 88474 | On time 6:11 Cologne Hbf | 1h00 | 7:11 Mönchengladbach Hbf | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne to Mönchengladbach
Trains from Cologne to Mönchengladbach run on average 2 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 45 km distance in 41m.
Distance 45 km |
Average train duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 41m |
First train 0:08 |
Last train 23:57 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 4 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Cologne to Mönchengladbach trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Cologne and Mönchengladbach from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Cologne to Mönchengladbach train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Mönchengladbach by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Mönchengladbach, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cologne and Mönchengladbach
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
- Monday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Tuesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Wednesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Thursday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Friday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Saturday: 09:00 13:30 - 13:00 16:00
- Sunday: 12:00 16:00 - 15:30 20:00
- Café Bistro Leysieffer
- Mishba
- Ständige Vertretung
- Kamps
- Monday: 06:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
- Imbiss Athena
- Arena Grill
- Cafe Especial
- Joe Champs
- Pension Helenenwall
- Zur guten Quelle
- Zum Goldenen Hut
- Merlin
- Subway
- Xiclo
- Zum Kapuziner
- Mercure Parkhotel
- Palazzo Hotel
- Fair Hotel
- Hotel Burgund
- Blue Angel
- Fu Ji Sushi & Grill
- Safran Tenne
- Chapeau Kultur
- Hotel Rheydter Residenz
- Parkhotel
- Hotel Zur Post
- Hotel Spickhofen
- Eiscafé Piccola
- La Bamba
- Elia
- Star Döner
- Buchenhof
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