Basel to Münster train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,EC,RE,IC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Münster

Showing times and prices for Jul 20

Cheapest price

$53

Average price

$84

Fastest journey

7 h 9 m

Average duration

11 h 21 m

Trains per day

Distance

490 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Münster is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Basel to Münster will cost around $84 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $53.

Fast trains

Of the 4 trains that leave Basel for Münster on Sun, Jul 20, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jul 20 the direct trains cover the 490 km distance in an average of 11 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 9 m .

On Sun, Jul 20 the slowest trains will take 19 h 38 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.

08:17PM10h57

Basel

07:14AMMünster

$531One-way

0 transfers

08:13AM7h09

Basel

03:22PMMünster

$791One-way

0 transfers

08:27AM19h38

Basel

04:05AMMünster

$831One-way

0 transfers

07:13AM7h41

Basel

02:54PMMünster

$1191One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Basel to Münster

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Münster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, and a train costs an average of €31.

Distance: 303 miles (489 km)

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Most popular Train	Bus
€81 Average price	€42 Average price Cheapest
6h 36m Average total duration Fastest 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	11h 18m Average total duration 10h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Basel to Münster

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Trains from Basel to Münster run on average 19 times per day, taking around 6h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $38 (€31) but you can travel from only $33 (€27) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $33 (€27)

Distance

303 miles (489 km)

Average train duration

6h 6m

Cheapest ticket price

$38 (€31)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

5h 41m

First train

00:07

Last train

23:43

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $33 (€27)

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Basel to Münster trains

Travel to Münster from Basel from $47 (€38) with Omio’s train partners Deutsche Bahn! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular journey for you.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.

Train information from Basel to Münster with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 5 h 41 min
Cheapest Price: $47
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 11 a day

FAQs: Trains from Basel to Münster

FAQs: Travel by train from Basel to Münster easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Basel to Münster.

Cheap train tickets from Basel to Münster can start from as little as $40 (€32) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Basel to Münster is $90 (€72); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time from Basel to Münster is on average 6 h 22 min for the 303 mile (489 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between Basel and Münster by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Basel to Münster leaves at 12: 07 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Basel to Münster leaves at 11: 40 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Basel to Münster without having to change trains with Deutsche Bahn. There is 1 direct train from Basel to Münster each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Basel to Münster train with Deutsche Bahn. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the journey between Basel and Münster as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 40 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Basel SBB, which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Münster (Westf) Hbf, located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a train from Basel to Münster is December.

You have options as you can travel from Basel to Münster 2 different ways: train or bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Basel to Münster

Basel

Münster

The major train station for departures in Basel is Basel Bad Bhf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Basel Bad Bhf for your trip from Basel to Münster.

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