Duisburg to Mönchengladbach distance
The distance from Duisburg (Germany) to Mönchengladbach (Germany) is 52 km by road, with a driving time of about 40 min. The straight-line distance is 35 km (22 miles); Mönchengladbach lies to the SW of Duisburg.
Reverse direction: Mönchengladbach to Duisburg distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 35 km | 33 min |
| Car (road) | 52 km | 40 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Duisburg to Mönchengladbach would cost roughly 112–146 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 52 km by road.
Estimated cost of a regular metered taxi under the municipal tariff (base fare + per-kilometre rate, 2026). Tariffs are set per municipality by ordinance and may differ; only the meter in the vehicle is binding. Not a booking, no guarantee.
Duisburg
Duisburg is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 26′ 3.87″ N, 6° 45′ 44.39″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.43 |
| Longitude | 6.76 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 502,270 |
Mönchengladbach
Mönchengladbach is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 11′ 39.01″ N, 6° 25′ 53.54″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.19 |
| Longitude | 6.43 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 267,213 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Duisburg and Mönchengladbach is at 51.31° N, 6.6° E.
The nearest town is Krefeld, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 18 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Duisburg from Mönchengladbach?
By car it is 52 km, with a driving time of about 40 min. The straight-line distance between Duisburg and Mönchengladbach is 35 kilometres (22 miles or 19 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Duisburg to Mönchengladbach?
The driving distance is 52 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 40 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Mönchengladbach from Duisburg?
Mönchengladbach lies to the SW (221°) as seen from Duisburg.
How long is a flight from Duisburg to Mönchengladbach?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 33 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Duisburg to Mönchengladbach cost?
Over 52 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Duisburg to Mönchengladbach would cost roughly 112–146 € under the municipal tariff — base fare plus per-kilometre rate, 2026. Surcharges, waiting time and luggage are not included; only the meter in the vehicle is binding.
Distances from Duisburg
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Duisburg → Mülheim | 15 km |
| Duisburg → Oberhausen | 17 km |
| Duisburg → Bottrop | 23 km |
| Duisburg → Essen | 25 km |
| Duisburg → Düsseldorf | 28 km |
| Duisburg → Krefeld | 28 km |
| Duisburg → Gelsenkirchen | 32 km |
| Duisburg → Neuss | 34 km |
Distances from Mönchengladbach
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Mönchengladbach → Krefeld | 21 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Neuss | 26 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Düsseldorf | 31 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Solingen | 56 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Kevelaer | 57 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Mülheim | 59 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Wuppertal | 60 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Essen | 62 km |
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