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LWL-Museum für Kunst und Kultur
Leading regional art museum with medieval to contemporary works, including major Westphalian collections. A core stop for art and history in Münster.
Cheapest price on Oct 21
$22
Average ticket price on Oct 21
$25
Fastest journey on Oct 21
29 m
Average journey duration on Oct 21
29 m
Trains on Oct 21
22
Distance
51 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
On Wed, Oct 21, we found 22 trains from Dortmund to Münster, including 5 direct services.
On Wed, Oct 21 the direct trains cover the 51 km distance in an average of 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 29 m .
On Wed, Oct 21 the slowest trains will take 29 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 206
IC 2441 · 90064
ICE 204
ICE 614
ICE 202
ICE 616
ICE 206
ICE 204
ICE 614
ICE 202Trains from Dortmund to Münster run on average 11 times per day, taking around 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 31 miles (51 km) distance in 28m.
Distance 31 miles (51 km) |
Average train duration 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 28m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
The table below shows live departures for Dortmund to Münster trains for today, Tuesday, October 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 208 | Delayed 4:30 AM 6:25 AMDortmund Hbf | 0h30 | 4:59 AM 4:59 AMMünster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2445 · 90056 | On time 6:28 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0h49 | 7:17 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 618 | Delayed 5:27 AM 7:24 AMDortmund Hbf | 0h30 | 5:56 AM 5:56 AMMünster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 206 | On time 8:25 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0h29 | 8:54 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2443 · 90060 | On time 8:28 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0h49 | 9:17 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 616 | On time 9:25 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0h29 | 9:54 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 204 | Delayed 8:29 AM 10:25 AMDortmund Hbf | 0h29 | 8:58 AM 8:58 AMMünster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2441 · 90064 | On time 10:28 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0h49 | 11:17 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 614 | Delayed 11:25 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0h29 | 9:56 AM 9:56 AMMünster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 202 | On time 12:25 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0h29 | 12:54 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2049 · 90068 | On time 12:28 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0h49 | 1:17 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 612 | On time 1:25 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0h29 | 1:54 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 200 | On time 2:25 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0h29 | 2:54 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2047 · 90072 | On time 2:28 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0h49 | 3:17 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 610 | On time 3:25 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0h29 | 3:54 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 108 | On time 4:25 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0h29 | 4:54 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2045 · 90076 | On time 4:28 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0h49 | 5:17 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Leading regional art museum with medieval to contemporary works, including major Westphalian collections. A core stop for art and history in Münster.
Museum dedicated to Pablo Picasso and 20th-century graphic art. It is Germany’s only Picasso museum and a highlight for modern art fans.
Important natural history museum known for biodiversity, climate, and planetarium offerings. Excellent for families and science-minded visitors.
Münster’s arcaded historic market street is lined with gabled houses and key monuments. It is the classic place to walk, sightsee, and absorb the city center.
Tree-lined ring on former fortifications encircling the old town. Perfect for walking or cycling and one of the best ways to experience Münster locally.
Large lake and leisure area near the old town, popular for strolling, boating, and sunset views. A favorite local escape with broad open scenery.
Westphalian rye bread baked very dark and dense. It is a regional staple, traditionally served with ham, cheese, or buttered toppings.
A hearty Münsterland stew of green beans, potatoes, pears, bacon, and often mutton or beef. It reflects the region’s rural farmhouse cooking.
A traditional Münsterland meat ragout, usually made from veal or beef offal in a creamy sauce. It is an old tavern dish linked to local home cooking.
Refined fine dining in the historic center, known for creative modern cuisine, polished service, and an elegant setting.
Well-known upscale restaurant in a historic building, offering seasonal German cuisine with a polished but relaxed atmosphere.
Historic brewery restaurant by the Prinzipalmarkt serving traditional German and Westphalian dishes with house beer in a lively setting.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are mid-priced, public transport is reasonable, and student demand can raise central accommodation costs.
Service is usually included. Round up or add about 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change at cafés if service was good.
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Münster (Westf) Hbf -> Prinzipalmarkt, Münster
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dortmund to Münster 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Dortmund to Münster trains use the Dortmund Hbf to Münster(Westf) Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Münster Zentrum Nord. Use this guide to compare Dortmund and Münster train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Dortmund 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 options include: Subway, Caliente, Ong Bui Asia Fusion, Kleimann
Wi-Fi is available at Dortmund Hbf. ATMs are available at Dortmund Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Dortmund Hbf. Information desks are available at Dortmund Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Dortmund Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dortmund Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dortmund Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dortmund Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Cityhotel Dortmund, Esplanade, Drei Kronen, Hotel Unique Novum.
Dortmund-Derne is 7 km from Dortmund city centre. Public transport options include:
Dortmund-Derne has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Wi-Fi is available at Dortmund-Derne. ATMs are available at Dortmund-Derne.
Ticket office support is available at Dortmund-Derne. Information desks are available at Dortmund-Derne.
Luggage storage is available at Dortmund-Derne. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dortmund-Derne: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dortmund-Derne: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dortmund-Derne.
Dortmund-Wickede is 11 km from Dortmund city centre. Public transport options include:
Dortmund-Wickede has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Stations-Grill, My Döner & Pan Pizza, Mein Café in der Alten Backstube, Dö-Pi
Wi-Fi is available at Dortmund-Wickede. ATMs are available at Dortmund-Wickede.
Ticket office support is available at Dortmund-Wickede. Information desks are available at Dortmund-Wickede.
Luggage storage is available at Dortmund-Wickede. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dortmund-Wickede: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dortmund-Wickede: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dortmund-Wickede.
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 options include: McDonald's, Altes Gasthaus Leve, Asia Quick 2, Garbo
Wi-Fi is available at Münster(Westf) Hbf. ATMs are available at Münster(Westf) Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Münster(Westf) Hbf. Information desks are available at Münster(Westf) Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Münster(Westf) Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Münster(Westf) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Münster(Westf) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Münster(Westf) Hbf.
Nearby hotels include H4 Hotel, Central Hotel, Marco Polo, Martinihof.
Münster Zentrum Nord is 2 km from Münster city centre. Public transport options include:
Münster Zentrum Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Schwarzwaldhütte, Domino's, Torino, Maya Grill
Wi-Fi is available at Münster Zentrum Nord. ATMs are available at Münster Zentrum Nord.
Ticket office support is available at Münster Zentrum Nord. Information desks are available at Münster Zentrum Nord.
Luggage storage is available at Münster Zentrum Nord. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Münster Zentrum Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Münster Zentrum Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Münster Zentrum Nord.
Münster-Mecklenbeck is 5 km from Münster city centre. Public transport options include:
Münster-Mecklenbeck has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Grill, Eis Cafe Delizioso, Pizza Venezia
Wi-Fi is available at Münster-Mecklenbeck. ATMs are available at Münster-Mecklenbeck.
Ticket office support is available at Münster-Mecklenbeck. Information desks are available at Münster-Mecklenbeck.
Luggage storage is available at Münster-Mecklenbeck. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Münster-Mecklenbeck: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Münster-Mecklenbeck: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Münster-Mecklenbeck.
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