Erfurt to Mönchengladbach distance
The distance from Erfurt (Germany) to Mönchengladbach (Germany) is 435 km by road, with a driving time of about 4 h 33 min. The straight-line distance is 322 km (200 miles); Mönchengladbach lies to the W of Erfurt.
Reverse direction: Mönchengladbach to Erfurt distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 322 km | 54 min |
| Car (road) | 435 km | 4 h 33 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Erfurt to Mönchengladbach would cost roughly 878–1180 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 435 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.
Erfurt
Erfurt is located in Thüringen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 59′ 5.16″ N, 11° 1′ 47.57″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.98 |
| Longitude | 11.03 |
| Region | Thüringen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 218,793 |
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 Erfurt and Mönchengladbach is at 51.11° N, 8.74° E.
The nearest town is Frankenberg (Eder), Landkreis Waldeck-Frankenberg, Hessen — about 161 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Erfurt from Mönchengladbach?
By car it is 435 km, with a driving time of about 4 h 33 min. The straight-line distance between Erfurt and Mönchengladbach is 322 kilometres (200 miles or 174 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Erfurt to Mönchengladbach?
The driving distance is 435 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 4 h 33 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Mönchengladbach from Erfurt?
Mönchengladbach lies to the W (276°) as seen from Erfurt.
How long is a flight from Erfurt to Mönchengladbach?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 54 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Erfurt to Mönchengladbach cost?
Over 435 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Erfurt to Mönchengladbach would cost roughly 878–1180 € 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 Erfurt
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Erfurt → Weimar | 24 km |
| Erfurt → Jena | 50 km |
| Erfurt → Eisenach | 70 km |
| Erfurt → Halle (Saale) | 118 km |
| Erfurt → Quedlinburg | 135 km |
| Erfurt → Göttingen | 136 km |
| Erfurt → Leipzig | 147 km |
| Erfurt → Chemnitz | 152 km |
Distances from Mönchengladbach
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Mönchengladbach → Krefeld | 21 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Neuss | 26 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Düsseldorf | 31 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Duisburg | 52 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Solingen | 56 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Kevelaer | 57 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Mülheim | 59 km |
| Mönchengladbach → Wuppertal | 60 km |
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