1st Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- Lounge Access
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£49
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£73
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 17 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 17 m
Trains on 18 Sept
40
Distance
198 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mönchengladbach Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) 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 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf will cost around £73 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £49.
To travel from Mönchengladbach Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf you need to make at least one change.
10631 · ICE 929
10831 · ICE 129
S8 · 17428 · ICE 1613
10819 · ICE 123
S8 · ICE 729
S8 · ICE 621
S8 · ICE 623
S8 · ICE 725
S8 · ICE 625
S8 · ICE 627Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mönchengladbach Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, while a flight costs an average of £221.
Distance: 198 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£71 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest | £221 Average Price | £32 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration 1h 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Mönchengladbach Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf:
A coach is £42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mönchengladbach Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average £71.
A coach is £192 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mönchengladbach Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf costing on average £221.
Other travel options to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 21m.
Coach takes on average 5h 7m.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (2h 21m by train vs 2h 35m by car). Tickets start at around £71 compared to roughly £32 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.
The table below shows live departures for Mönchengladbach Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
26451 · ICE 25 | On time 6:50 Mönchengladbach Hbf | 3h23 | 10:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
S8 · ICE 529 | On time 7:34 Mönchengladbach Hbf | 2h17 | 9:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
10613 · ICE 103 · ICE 25 | On time 7:41 Mönchengladbach Hbf | 2h32 | 10:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
10811 · ICE 121 | On time 8:07 Mönchengladbach Hbf | 2h20 | 10:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
S8 · ICE 621 | On time 8:34 Mönchengladbach Hbf | 2h17 | 10:51 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
10615 · ICE 217 · ICE 1559 | On time 8:41 Mönchengladbach Hbf | 2h32 | 11:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 changes | |
10615 · ICE 27 | On time 8:41 Mönchengladbach Hbf | 3h32 | 12:13 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
10813 · ICE 13 | On time 9:07 Mönchengladbach Hbf | 2h20 | 11:27 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
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Trains from Mönchengladbach Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:07, the last at 07:45. The fastest train covers the 198 km distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 198 km |
Average train duration 2h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 1h 40m |
First train 3:07 |
Last train 7:45 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mönchengladbach Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) 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 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Mönchengladbach Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains use the Mönchengladbach Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Mönchengladbach Hbf and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Mönchengladbach Hbf is 1 km from Mönchengladbach city centre. Public transport options include:
Mönchengladbach 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 options include: Subway, Xiclo, Zum Kapuziner
Wi-Fi is available at Mönchengladbach Hbf. ATMs are available at Mönchengladbach Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Mönchengladbach Hbf. Information desks are available at Mönchengladbach Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Mönchengladbach Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mönchengladbach Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mönchengladbach Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mönchengladbach Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Mercure Parkhotel, Palazzo Hotel, Fair Hotel, Hotel Burgund.
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) 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 options include: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
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