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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne Hbf to Münster (Westf) Hbf
Cheapest price on Aug 30
$12
Average ticket price on Aug 30
$53
Fastest journey on Aug 30
1 h 43 m
Average journey duration on Aug 30
1 h 43 m
Trains on Aug 30
40
Distance
122 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Hbf to Münster (Westf) Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne Hbf to Münster (Westf) Hbf will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
On Sun, Aug 30, we found 40 trains from Cologne Hbf to Münster (Westf) Hbf, including 29 direct services.
On Sun, Aug 30 the direct trains cover the 122 km distance in an average of 1 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 43 m .
On Sun, Aug 30 the slowest trains will take 1 h 43 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.
ICE 6186:11 AM2h36Cologne Hbf8:47 AMMünster (Westf) Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain4:12 PM2h34Cologne Hbf6:46 PMMünster (Westf) Hbf$141One-way0 transfers- FlixTrain10:36 AM2h10Cologne Hbf12:46 PMMünster (Westf) Hbf$141One-way0 transfers
- ICE 2085:11 AM1h45Cologne Hbf6:56 AMMünster (Westf) Hbf$221One-way0 transfers
- ICE 618 · 102076:11 AM2h24Cologne Hbf8:35 AMMünster (Westf) Hbf$221One-way1 transfer
- ICE 61410:11 AM1h43Cologne Hbf11:54 AMMünster (Westf) Hbf$541One-way0 transfers
- ICE 6168:11 AM1h43Cologne Hbf9:54 AMMünster (Westf) Hbf$441One-way0 transfers
- ICE 6102:11 PM1h43Cologne Hbf3:54 PMMünster (Westf) Hbf$621One-way0 transfers
- ICE 61212:11 PM1h43Cologne Hbf1:54 PMMünster (Westf) Hbf$541One-way0 transfers
- ICE 5184:11 PM1h43Cologne Hbf5:54 PMMünster (Westf) Hbf$621One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cologne Hbf to Münster (Westf) Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Hbf to Münster (Westf) Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, while a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 75 miles (122 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne Hbf to Münster (Westf) Hbf:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne Hbf to Münster (Westf) Hbf costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Münster (Westf) Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 27m.
Tickets start at around $23 (€19) compared to roughly $33 (€26) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $9 (€8). The journey takes 1h 49m versus 1h 43m 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.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Cologne Hbf to Münster (Westf) Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Hbf to Münster (Westf) Hbf trains for today, Saturday, August 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 857 · 90016 | On time 9:35 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h14 | 11:49 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 17412 | 10:21 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h01 | 12:22 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 202 | Delayed 11:11 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h45 | 10:59 AM 10:59 AMMünster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 17414 | 11:21 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h01 | 1:22 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 859 · 90020 | On time 11:35 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h12 | 1:47 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 612 | Delayed 12:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h43 | 12:00 PM 12:00 PMMünster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 17416 | 12:21 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h01 | 2:22 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 200 | Delayed 1:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h45 | 12:59 PM 12:59 PMMünster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 17418 | 1:21 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h01 | 3:22 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 951 · 90024 | On time 1:35 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h12 | 3:47 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 610 | 2:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h43 | 3:54 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 17420 | 2:21 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h01 | 4:22 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixTrain | 2:39 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h07 | 4:46 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 518 | On time 4:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h43 | 5:54 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 17424 | 4:21 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h01 | 6:22 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 106 | Delayed 5:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h45 | 4:59 PM 4:59 PMMünster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 17426 | 5:21 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h01 | 7:22 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 955 · 90032 | On time 5:35 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h13 | 7:48 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 516 | On time 6:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h43 | 7:54 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 17428 | 6:21 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h01 | 8:22 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 104 | On time 7:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h44 | 8:55 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 17430 | 7:21 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h01 | 9:22 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 957 · 90036 | On time 7:36 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h11 | 9:47 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 17432 | 8:21 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h01 | 10:22 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 17434 | 9:21 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h01 | 11:22 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 512 | On time 10:11 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h51 | 12:02 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 17436 · 90042 | 10:22 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h15 | 12:37 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 17438 · 90044 | 11:21 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h15 | 1:36 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 17437 · 26841 · 89958 | 11:41 PM Cologne Hbf | 2h45 | 2:26 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, August 30 | |||||
| 89745 · 10243 | 12:07 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h46 | 2:53 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 10640 · 26845 · ICE 920 | 1:25 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h48 | 4:13 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1028 | On time 4:10 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h45 | 5:55 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26803 · ICE 2214 | On time 4:47 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h02 | 6:49 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 208 | On time 5:11 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h45 | 6:56 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 26853 · 10111 | 5:54 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h28 | 8:22 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 618 | 6:11 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h36 | 8:47 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 618 · 10207 | 6:11 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h24 | 8:35 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 855 · 90010 | On time 6:45 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h07 | 8:52 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 206 | On time 7:11 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h45 | 8:56 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 17406 | 7:21 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h01 | 9:22 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 616 | On time 8:11 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h43 | 9:54 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 17408 | 8:21 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h01 | 10:22 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 857 · 90014 | On time 8:45 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h07 | 10:52 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 204 | On time 9:11 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h45 | 10:56 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 17410 | 9:21 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h01 | 11:22 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Münster (Westf) Hbf
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Trains from Cologne Hbf to Münster (Westf) Hbf run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 21:31. The fastest train covers the 75 miles (122 km) distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 75 miles (122 km) |
Average train duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 40m |
First train 12:09 AM |
Last train 9:31 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Cologne Hbf to Münster (Westf) Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Cologne Hbf and Münster (Westf) Hbf from $9 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FlixTrain
Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Cologne Hbf to Münster (Westf) Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Hbf to Münster (Westf) Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Münster (Westf) Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cologne Hbf to Münster (Westf) Hbf
Most Cologne Hbf to Münster (Westf) Hbf trains use the Köln Hbf to Münster(Westf) Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Cologne Hbf and Münster (Westf) Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Hbf train station facilities and services
Köln Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.
Getting to Münster(Westf) Hbf from Münster city centre
Münster(Westf) Hbf train station facilities and services
Münster(Westf) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: McDonald's, Altes Gasthaus Leve, Asia Quick 2, Garbo
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Münster(Westf) Hbf. ATMs are available at Münster(Westf) Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Münster(Westf) Hbf. Information desks are available at Münster(Westf) Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Münster(Westf) Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Münster(Westf) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Münster(Westf) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Münster(Westf) Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include H4 Hotel, Central Hotel, Marco Polo, Martinihof.
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