Cologne to Mönchengladbach distance
The distance from Cologne (Germany) to Mönchengladbach (Germany) is 64 km by road, with a driving time of about 50 min. The straight-line distance is 47 km (29 miles); Mönchengladbach lies to the NW of Cologne.
Reverse direction: Mönchengladbach to Cologne distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 47 km | 34 min |
| Car (road) | 64 km | 50 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Cologne to Mönchengladbach would cost roughly 136–179 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 64 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.
Cologne
Cologne is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 56′ 15.11″ N, 6° 57′ 37.00″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.94 |
| Longitude | 6.96 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 1,024,621 |
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 Cologne and Mönchengladbach is at 51.07° N, 6.7° E.
The nearest town is Rommerskirchen, Rhein-Kreis Neuss, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 23 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Cologne from Mönchengladbach?
By car it is 64 km, with a driving time of about 50 min. The straight-line distance between Cologne and Mönchengladbach is 47 kilometres (29 miles or 25 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Cologne to Mönchengladbach?
The driving distance is 64 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 50 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Mönchengladbach from Cologne?
Mönchengladbach lies to the NW (308°) as seen from Cologne.
How long is a flight from Cologne to Mönchengladbach?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 34 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Cologne to Mönchengladbach cost?
Over 64 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Cologne to Mönchengladbach would cost roughly 136–179 € 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 Cologne
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Cologne → Leverkusen | 19 km |
| Cologne → Bonn | 30 km |
| Cologne → Solingen | 38 km |
| Cologne → Königswinter | 39 km |
| Cologne → Düsseldorf | 40 km |
| Cologne → Neuss | 40 km |
| Cologne → Remscheid | 43 km |
| Cologne → Wuppertal | 52 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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