- Must visit
LWL-Museum für Kunst und Kultur
Major fine arts museum with collections from the Middle Ages to contemporary art; one of Münster’s flagship cultural institutions.
Cheapest price
$91
Average price
$104
Fastest journey
4 h 37 m
Average duration
5 h 25 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
237 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Antwerp to Münster is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Antwerp to Münster will cost around $104 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $91.
Of the 4 trains that leave Antwerp for Münster on Sat, Jun 20, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 237 km distance in an average of 5 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 37 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 6 h 14 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Antwerp to Münster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $76.
Distance: 147 miles (237 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$91 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus 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 Antwerp to Münster:
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Antwerp to Münster costing on average $91 (€75).
Other travel options to Münster take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 37m.
Tickets start at around $91 (€75) compared to roughly $55 (€45) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-35.72 (€-29.27). The journey takes 4h 6m versus 3h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Antwerp to Münster trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 9235 · IC 1147 · IC 3545 · 20085 | 12:45 PM Antwerp-Central | 4h37 | 5:22 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
EC 9239 · IC 1151 · IC 3549 · 20087 | 1:45 PM Antwerp-Central | 4h37 | 6:22 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
EC 9239 · IC 1151 · IC 3549 · 20087 | 1:45 PM Antwerp-Central | 4h56 | 6:41 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 5 transfers | |
EC 9239 · IC 1151 · IC 3549 · 20087 | 1:45 PM Antwerp-Central | 4h53 | 6:38 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 5 transfers | |
IC 4535 · ICE 17 · ICE 643 · 10227 | 1:54 PM Antwerp-Central | 5h02 | 6:56 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 4 transfers | |
IC 4535 · ICE 17 · ICE 643 · 10227 | 1:54 PM Antwerp-Central | 4h41 | 6:35 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 4536 · ICE 1113 · IC 2006 · 14736 | 2:54 PM Antwerp-Central | 5h20 | 8:14 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 3 transfers | |
IC 2037 · ICE 317 · ICE 104 · 14738 | 3:25 PM Antwerp-Central | 5h49 | 9:14 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 3 transfers | |
EC 9247 · IC 3654 · ICE 243 · ICE 104 | 3:45 PM Antwerp-Central | 5h29 | 9:14 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 4 transfers | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
![]() | 7:40 AM Antwerp | 6h14 | 1:54 PM Münster | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:45 AM Antwerp | 4h37 | 12:22 PM Münster | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:39 AM Antwerp | 5h49 | 2:28 PM Münster | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:45 AM Antwerp | 4h59 | 1:44 PM Münster | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Antwerp to Münster run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $76 (€62) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:15. The fastest train covers the 147 miles (237 km) distance in 4h 37m.
Distance 147 miles (237 km) |
Average train duration 4h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $76 (€62) |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 4h 37m |
First train 12:08 AM |
Last train 11:15 PM |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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Tree-lined ring path on former city fortifications, perfect for walking or cycling and central to Münster’s bike culture.
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