What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Mönchengladbach?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Mönchengladbach is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Mönchengladbach?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Mönchengladbach is to fly and train which takes 4h 19m and costs €110 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Mönchengladbach?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Mönchengladbach station. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Mönchengladbach central train station via Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Mönchengladbach?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Mönchengladbach. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Mönchengladbach Hbf via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

How far is it from Zurich to Mönchengladbach?

The distance between Zurich and Mönchengladbach is 648 km. The road distance is 579 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Mönchengladbach without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Mönchengladbach without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs €70 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Mönchengladbach?

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Zurich to Mönchengladbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Mönchengladbach bus from?

Zurich to Mönchengladbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Mönchengladbach train from?

Zurich to Mönchengladbach train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Mönchengladbach?

The best way to get from Zurich to Mönchengladbach is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs €70 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 25m.

Where does the Zurich to Mönchengladbach bus arrive?

Zurich to Mönchengladbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Zurich to Mönchengladbach train arrive?

Zurich to Mönchengladbach train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Mönchengladbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Mönchengladbach is 579 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Zurich to Mönchengladbach.

How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Mönchengladbach?

Book your Zurich to Mönchengladbach bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Mönchengladbach?

There are 1387+ hotels available in Mönchengladbach.

Zurich to Mönchengladbach - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Mönchengladbach by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIce / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof20 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbf43 / ...
6h 32m
€73–544
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Karlsruhe central train stationN07 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Mönchengladbach central train stationN94
9h 25m
€44–68
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Zürich HB to Bonn-BeuelNj
2. Take the train from Bonn Beuel Bf to MG Hbf /EuropaplatzRb27 / ...
9h 25m
€186–320
Drive 579 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Mönchengladbach579 km
5h 51m
€100–144
Night train, train via Offenburg
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to OffenburgNj
2. Take the train from Offenburg Bahnhof to Bonn Beuel Bf43N
3. Take the train from Bonn Beuel Bf to MG Hbf /EuropaplatzRe8
10h 14m
€113–403
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)ZRH - DUS
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mönchengladbach Hbf
4h 27m
€85–231
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf Hbf
4h 19m
€117–312
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)ZRH - CGN
2. Take the train from Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf to MG Hbf /Europaplatz
5h 7m
€91–218
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)ZRH - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Moenchengladbach Hbf
6h 45m
€140–288

Zurich to Mönchengladbach by train

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6h 32mAverage Duration

€73Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Zurich to Mönchengladbach.

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Distance: 648.3 km
Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Mönchengladbach, Germany?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Mönchengladbach Hbf via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Mönchengladbach central train station via Karlsruhe central train station in around 9h 25m.

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