The cheapest and fastest trains from Mönchengladbach Hbf to Cologne Hbf
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
47 m
Average duration
58 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
46 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mönchengladbach Hbf to Cologne Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mönchengladbach Hbf to Cologne Hbf will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
Of the 4 trains that leave Mönchengladbach Hbf for Cologne Hbf every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 46 km distance in an average of 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 3 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Mönchengladbach Hbf to Cologne Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mönchengladbach Hbf to Cologne Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 46 km
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£22 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Mönchengladbach Hbf to Cologne Hbf train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:49 Mönchengladbach Hbf | 1h00 | 05:49 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:34 Mönchengladbach Hbf | 0h47 | 07:21 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:45 Mönchengladbach Hbf | 1h01 | 07:46 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:12 Mönchengladbach Hbf | 1h03 | 10:15 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Mönchengladbach Hbf to Cologne Hbf
Distance 46 km |
Average train duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 04:45 |
Last train 15:12 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Mönchengladbach Hbf to Cologne Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Mönchengladbach Hbf and Cologne Hbf from £5. 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.
FAQs: Mönchengladbach Hbf to Cologne Hbf train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Mönchengladbach Hbf and Cologne Hbf
- Subway
- Xiclo
- Zum Kapuziner
- Mercure Parkhotel
- Palazzo Hotel
- Fair Hotel
- Hotel Burgund
- 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.
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