Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf train with Deutsche Bahn

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 20 Sept

Cheapest price on 20 Sept

£45

Average ticket price on 20 Sept

£68

Fastest journey on 20 Sept

4 h 29 m

Average journey duration on 20 Sept

4 h 32 m

Trains on 20 Sept

10

Distance

370 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf will cost around £68 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £45.

Fast trains

To travel from Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf you need to make at least 3 changes.

  • Deutsche Bahn17120 · ICE 2514 · 20090
    15:005h11
    Freiburg Hbf
    20:11Mönchengladbach Hbf
    £451One-way
    2 changes
  • Deutsche Bahn17024 · ICE 2554 · IC 2349 · 10632
    16:425h37
    Freiburg Hbf
    22:19Mönchengladbach Hbf
    £541One-way
    3 changes
  • Deutsche Bahn17116 · ICE 2516 · 20086
    13:005h11
    Freiburg Hbf
    18:11Mönchengladbach Hbf
    £631One-way
    2 changes
  • Deutsche Bahn17024 · ICE 2554 · ICE 514 · 10630
    16:424h37
    Freiburg Hbf
    21:19Mönchengladbach Hbf
    £631One-way
    3 changes
  • Deutsche Bahn17024 · ICE 2554 · ICE 514 · ICE 26
    16:424h29
    Freiburg Hbf
    21:11Mönchengladbach Hbf
    £631One-way
    4 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 34m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, while a flight costs an average of £448.

Distance: 370 km

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Train
Most popular
Flight
Coach
Driving

£121

Average Price

£448

Average Price

£28

Average Price

Cheapest

£63

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 34m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 4m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 4m

Average total duration

3h 4m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

6h 55m

Average total duration

6h 25m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 27m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf is a coach with an average price of £28.

This is compared to other travel options from Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf:

A coach is £93 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf costing on average £121.

A coach is £420 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf costing on average £448.

The fastest way to travel from Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 4m.

Other travel options to Mönchengladbach Hbf take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 4m.

Coach takes on average 6h 25m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Freiburg Hbf and Mönchengladbach Hbf including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 23m sooner (4h 4m by train vs 4h 27m by car). Tickets start at around £121 compared to roughly £63 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf train times

The table below shows live departures for Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf trains for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17:27 Freiburg Hbf
4h09
21:36 Mönchengladbach Hbf2 changes
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)18:55 Freiburg Hbf
4h41
23:36 Mönchengladbach Hbf2 changes
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19:55 Freiburg Hbf
5h11
1:06 Mönchengladbach Hbf1 change
Österreichische Bundesbahnen23:32 Freiburg Hbf
7h47
7:19 Mönchengladbach Hbf1 change
Sunday 20 September
Deutsche Bahn17016 · ICE 2558 · ICE 518 · ICE 22812:42 Freiburg Hbf
4h29
17:11 Mönchengladbach Hbf4 changes
Deutsche Bahn17016 · ICE 2558 · ICE 518 · 1062212:42 Freiburg Hbf
4h37
17:19 Mönchengladbach Hbf3 changes
Deutsche Bahn17016 · ICE 2558 · ICE 2012 · 1062412:42 Freiburg Hbf
5h37
18:19 Mönchengladbach Hbf3 changes
Deutsche Bahn17116 · ICE 2516 · 2008613:00 Freiburg Hbf
5h11
18:11 Mönchengladbach Hbf2 changes
Deutsche Bahn17020 · ICE 2556 · ICE 516 · 1062614:42 Freiburg Hbf
4h37
19:19 Mönchengladbach Hbf3 changes
Deutsche Bahn17020 · ICE 2556 · ICE 516 · ICE 2814:42 Freiburg Hbf
4h29
19:11 Mönchengladbach Hbf4 changes
Deutsche Bahn17120 · ICE 2514 · 2009015:00 Freiburg Hbf
5h11
20:11 Mönchengladbach Hbf2 changes
Deutsche Bahn17024 · ICE 2554 · IC 2349 · 1063216:42 Freiburg Hbf
5h37
22:19 Mönchengladbach Hbf3 changes
Deutsche Bahn17024 · ICE 2554 · ICE 514 · 1063016:42 Freiburg Hbf
4h37
21:19 Mönchengladbach Hbf3 changes
Deutsche Bahn17024 · ICE 2554 · ICE 514 · ICE 2616:42 Freiburg Hbf
4h29
21:11 Mönchengladbach Hbf4 changes

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf

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Trains from Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £102 but you can travel from only £28 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 07:27, the last at 07:27. The fastest train covers the 370 km distance in 3h 42m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £28
Distance
370 km
Average train duration
4h 4m
Cheapest ticket price
£102
Trains per day
7
Fastest train
3h 42m
First train
7:27
Last train
7:27
Cheapest Month
Oct
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £28

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Freiburg Hbf and Mönchengladbach Hbf from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
4h 4m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
£92
Deutsche Bahn frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
Quiet zone

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Österreichische Bundesbahnen Duration
7h 12m
Cheapest Österreichische Bundesbahnen Price
£106
Österreichische Bundesbahnen frequency
1 a day

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) Duration
4h 9m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) Price
£70
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
15 a day

FAQs: Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf 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 Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £102, while the average price tends to be around £121.
The train journey from Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf covers a distance of 370 km and takes approximately 3h 42m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf is 370 km.
The first train from Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf leaves at 7:27.
The last train from Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf departs at 7:27.
Trains from Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf run approximately 7 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf.
To get from Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf is by coach, costing approximately £28.
Booking trains from Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf offers scenic views, especially in the Black Forest region, featuring picturesque landscapes, rolling hills, and dense forests.
A day trip from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf is not feasible as the journey duration is 3h 42m. However, there are 7 trains available for this route per day. The distance is 370 km.
Yes, you can take the train from Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Freiburg Hbf and Mönchengladbach Hbf

Most Freiburg Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf trains use the Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Freiburg Hbf and Mönchengladbach Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Freiburg im Breisgau
Arrival train stations in Mönchengladbach
Freiburg(Breisgau) HbfFreiburg (Breisgau) Hbf, Bismarckallee 5-7, 79098 FreiburgWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf from Freiburg im Breisgau city centre

Bus27 · 6m
TramSc, 4, 3, 2, 1 · 3m · every ~59 min

Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf train station facilities and services

Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Cafe Einstein, Pizzaria Picasso, Babeuf, Café Hermann

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf. ATMs are available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf. Information desks are available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Minerva, Hotel Barbara, Parkhotel Post, Hotel Oberkirch.

Most popular train connections from Freiburg Hbf

Most popular train connections to Mönchengladbach Hbf

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