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LWL-Museum für Kunst und Kultur
Major art museum with collections from the Middle Ages to contemporary works, central to Münster’s cultural scene.
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
2 h
Buses per day
3
Distance
51 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dortmund to Münster is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dortmund to Münster will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 3 buses that leave Dortmund for Münster on Fri, Jun 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 05 the direct buses cover the 51 km distance in an average of 2 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Fri, Jun 05 the slowest buses will take 3 h 55 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Münster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 12m Average total duration 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Münster:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Münster costing on average $24 (€19).
Other travel options to Münster take longer:
Bus takes on average 42m.
You'll arrive about 23m sooner (42m by bus vs 1h 5m by car). Tickets start at around $16 (€13) compared to roughly $12 (€10) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Eurobahn.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Eurobahn | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 12:01AM | Duration 2h26 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Eurobahn | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 01:01AM | Duration 2h26 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Eurobahn | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 02:01AM | Duration 2h26 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
The table below shows live departures for Dortmund to Münster buses for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:50 AM Dortmund | 0h40 | 9:30 AM Münster | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:40 PM Dortmund | 0h20 | 1:00 PM Münster | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 PM Dortmund | 0h40 | 2:10 PM Münster | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Dortmund to Münster run on average 4 times per day, taking around 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 13:00, the last at 23:35. The fastest bus covers the 31 miles (51 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 31 miles (51 km) |
Average bus duration 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 1:00 PM |
Last bus 11:35 PM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 7 days |
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