The cheapest and fastest trains from Mönchengladbach to Hamburg
Cheapest price
£46
Average price
£70
Fastest journey
4 h 14 m
Average duration
4 h 20 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
360 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mönchengladbach to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mönchengladbach to Hamburg will cost around £70 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £46.
Of the 4 trains that leave Mönchengladbach for Hamburg 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 360 km distance in an average of 4 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 33 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, coach and flight for Mönchengladbach to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mönchengladbach to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a flight costs an average of £46.
Distance: 360 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£73 Average Price | £154 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 24m Average total duration 7h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Mönchengladbach to Hamburg train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1545 · ICE 616 | On time 06:59 Mönchengladbach Hbf | 4h20 | 11:19 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RE 20071 · IC 2310 | On time 07:45 Mönchengladbach Hbf | 4h14 | 11:59 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 757 · ICE 614 | Delayed 08:58 Mönchengladbach Hbf | 4h16 | 13:23 13:23Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
RE 10127 · ICE 547 · ICE 680 | On time 09:22 Mönchengladbach Hbf | 4h33 | 13:55 Hamburg Hbf | 2 changes | |
RE 20075 · ICE 202 | On time 09:45 Mönchengladbach Hbf | 4h29 | 14:14 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Mönchengladbach to Hamburg
Distance 360 km |
Average train duration 4h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 52m |
First train 00:15 |
Last train 23:54 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Mönchengladbach to Hamburg trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Mönchengladbach and Hamburg from £16. 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 to Hamburg train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Mönchengladbach and Hamburg
- 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
- La Forchetta
- Café Scarzanella
- Akropolis Grill
- La mia Napoli
- Cafe Restaurant Schloss Wickrath
- Sushi-house Oddugi
- Irodion
- Nemrut
- Monday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Thursday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Friday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Saturday: 08:00 - 13:30
- Sunday: 09:00 - 14:30
- Café Bom Dia
- Hünkar
- Yoko Sushi Harburg
- Mathewes Grill
- Hotel Panorama
- Hotel Harburger Hof
- Hotel Jeta
- Hotel Süderelbe
- McDonald's
- St. Pauli
- Scoom
- McCafé
- Leonardo Inn Airport
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:30
- Sat - Sun: 08:00 - 20:15
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- The station has luggage lockers.
- Le Crobag
- Burger King
- Coffee Fellows
- Havin Grill
- KFC
- Mr. CLOU
- Starbucks
- dean&david
- SPAR Express
- Pommesfreunde
- & more
- Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station
- IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
- Park Hyatt Hamburg
- Located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
- Monday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
- Ethio
- Trattoria Toscana
- Marta
- Pavillon
- Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant
- Hotel Hamburg Altona
- Hotel Central
- Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona
- Monday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Thursday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Friday: 07:30 - 18:30
- Casa Vecchia
- Burger Lounge
- Il mío
- Olivo
- Sachsentor
- Hotel Hanseat
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