- 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
$22
Average price
$74
Fastest journey
2 h 51 m
Average duration
2 h 51 m
Trains per day
81
Distance
148 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kassel to Münster is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kassel to Münster will cost around $74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
It's difficult to get from Kassel to Münster without transferring at least once.
24038 · ICE 1272 · ICE 242 · 52313
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24038 · ICE 1272 · 10206 · 14884
24038 · ICE 1272 · 10206 · 52308
26738 · Bus RB89 · ICE 920 · 14880
26710 · ICE 204
26714 · ICE 202
26716 · ICE 612
26720 · ICE 610
26722 · ICE 108Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kassel to Münster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 91 miles (148 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg 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 Kassel to Münster:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Münster costing on average $52 (€42).
Other travel options to Münster take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 53m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (2h 19m by train vs 2h 32m by car). Tickets start at around $52 (€42) compared to roughly $32 (€26) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with ÖBB | Nightjet, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Kassel to Münster trains for tomorrow, Monday, June 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
26710 · ICE 204 · 14714 | 8:03 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h11 | 11:14 AM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 2 transfers | |
26710 · ICE 204 · 20212 | 8:03 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h10 | 11:13 AM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 2 transfers | |
26710 · ICE 204 | 8:03 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h51 | 10:54 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 776 · ICE 944 · 52830 · 52320 | 8:13 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h25 | 11:38 AM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 3 transfers | |
ICE 776 · ICE 944 · 52830 | 8:13 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h09 | 11:22 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 686 · ICE 148 · ICE 519 · 14716 | 8:36 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h38 | 12:14 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 3 transfers | |
ICE 686 · IC 2044 · 90016 | 8:36 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h13 | 11:49 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 686 · ICE 148 · ICE 519 · 20214 | 8:36 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h37 | 12:13 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 3 transfers | |
ICE 686 · ICE 148 · 52325 | 8:36 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h42 | 12:18 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 2 transfers | |
ICE 886 · ICE 1052 | 9:36 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h55 | 12:31 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 886 · ICE 1052 · 14719 | 9:36 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h20 | 12:56 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 2 transfers | |
26714 · ICE 202 · 14718 | 10:03 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h11 | 1:14 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 2 transfers | |
26714 · ICE 202 | 10:03 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h51 | 12:54 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26714 · ICE 202 · 20216 | 10:03 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h10 | 1:13 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 2 transfers | |
ICE 774+ 95776+ 10218 · 14888 | 10:13 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h28 | 1:41 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 3 transfers | |
ICE 774+ 95776+ 10218 · 52326 | 10:13 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h25 | 1:38 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 3 transfers | |
26716 · ICE 612 · 14722 | 11:03 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h11 | 2:14 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 2 transfers | |
26716 · ICE 612 | 11:03 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h51 | 1:54 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26716 · ICE 612 · 20218 | 11:03 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h10 | 2:13 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 2 transfers | |
ECE 8 · ICE 640 · 90022 | 11:13 AM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h39 | 2:52 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
26718 · ICE 200 · 14724 | 12:01 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h13 | 3:14 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 2 transfers | |
26718 · ICE 200 · 20220 | 12:01 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h12 | 3:13 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 2 transfers | |
26718 · ICE 200 | 12:01 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h53 | 2:54 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 772 · ICE 940 · 52838 · 14892 | 12:13 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h28 | 3:41 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 3 transfers | |
ICE 772 · ICE 940 · 52838 | 12:13 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h09 | 3:22 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 772 · ICE 940 · 52838 · 52334 | 12:13 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h25 | 3:38 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 3 transfers | |
26720 · ICE 610 · 14728 | 1:03 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h11 | 4:14 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 2 transfers | |
26720 · ICE 610 | 1:03 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h51 | 3:54 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26720 · ICE 610 · 20222 | 1:03 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h10 | 4:13 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 2 transfers | |
ICE 880 · ICE 1050 | On time 1:36 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h55 | 4:31 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 880 · ICE 1050 · 14990 | On time 1:36 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h06 | 4:42 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 2 transfers | |
26722 · ICE 108 · 14730 | 2:03 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h11 | 5:14 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 2 transfers | |
26722 · ICE 108 · 20224 | 2:03 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h10 | 5:13 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 2 transfers | |
26722 · ICE 108 | On time 2:03 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h51 | 4:54 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 770+ 95780+ 10226 · 14896 | 2:13 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h28 | 5:41 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 3 transfers | |
ICE 770 · ICE 848 · 52842 | 2:13 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h09 | 5:22 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 770+ 95780+ 10226 · 52342 | 2:13 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h25 | 5:38 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 3 transfers | |
ICE 680 · ICE 142 · ICE 615 · 14732 | 2:36 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h38 | 6:14 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 3 transfers | |
ICE 680 · ICE 142 · ICE 615 · 20226 | 2:36 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h37 | 6:13 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 3 transfers | |
ICE 680 · ICE 142 · 52347 | 2:36 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h42 | 6:18 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 2 transfers | |
ICE 680 · ICE 142 · 90605 | 2:36 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h19 | 5:55 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 6 · ICE 546 · 90030 | 3:14 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h38 | 6:52 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
26726 · ICE 106 · 14734 | 4:03 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h11 | 7:14 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 2 transfers | |
26726 · ICE 106 | On time 4:03 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h51 | 6:54 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26726 · ICE 106 · 20228 | 4:03 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h10 | 7:13 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 2 transfers | |
ICE 578+ 95782+ 10230 · 52350 | 4:13 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h25 | 7:38 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 3 transfers | |
ICE 578 · ICE 846 · 52846 | 4:13 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h09 | 7:22 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 588 · IC 2442 · 90032 | On time 4:36 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h12 | 7:48 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
26728 · ICE 516 · 14736 | 5:03 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h11 | 8:14 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 2 transfers | |
26728 · ICE 516 | On time 5:03 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h51 | 7:54 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
26728 · ICE 516 · 20230 | 5:03 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h07 | 8:10 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 2 transfers | |
26730 · ICE 104 · 14738 | 6:03 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h11 | 9:14 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 2 transfers | |
26730 · ICE 104 · 20232 | 6:03 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h10 | 9:13 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 2 transfers | |
26730 · ICE 104 | On time 6:03 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h51 | 8:54 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1284 · ICE 844 · 52850 · 52354 | 6:24 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h14 | 9:38 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1284 · ICE 844 · 52850 | 6:24 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h58 | 9:22 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 586 · ICE 742 · 14740 | 6:36 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h38 | 10:14 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 2 transfers | |
ICE 586 · ICE 742 | On time 6:36 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 2h59 | 9:35 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 586 · ICE 742 · 20234 | 6:36 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h37 | 10:13 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 2 transfers | |
26732 · 89950 · 14742 | 7:03 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 4h11 | 11:14 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 2 transfers | |
26732 · 89950 · 52356 | 7:03 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h35 | 10:38 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 2 transfers | |
26732 · Bus RB89 · 52852 | 7:03 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h19 | 10:22 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
26732 · 89950 | 7:03 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h23 | 10:26 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ECE 4 · ICE 542 · 90038 · 14742 | On time 7:13 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 4h01 | 11:14 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 3 transfers | |
ECE 4 · ICE 542 · 90038 · 20236 | On time 7:13 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 4h00 | 11:13 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 3 transfers | |
ECE 4 · ICE 542 · 90038 | On time 7:13 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h39 | 10:52 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 574 · ICE 842 · 52854 · 20238 | On time 8:13 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 4h00 | 12:13 AM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 3 transfers | |
ICE 574+ 95786 · 90301 | On time 8:13 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 4h07 | 12:20 AM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 2 transfers | |
ICE 574 · ICE 842 · 52854 | On time 8:13 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h09 | 11:22 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
26736 · Bus RB89 · 90042 | 9:03 PM Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe | 3h34 | 12:37 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Kassel to Münster run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $36 (€29) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 91 miles (148 km) distance in 2h 19m.
Distance 91 miles (148 km) |
Average train duration 2h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€29) |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 2h 19m |
First train 12:10 AM |
Last train 11:49 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 7 days |
Discover the best of Münster — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Münster trip today.
Major fine arts museum with collections from the Middle Ages to contemporary art; one of Münster’s flagship cultural institutions.
Museum dedicated to Picasso and modern graphic art, known for changing exhibitions in the city center.
City museum covering Münster’s urban history, society, and daily life through accessible permanent displays.
Large urban lake and leisure area ideal for walking, cycling, and sunset views; very popular with locals and visitors.
Tree-lined ring path on former city fortifications, perfect for walking or cycling and central to Münster’s bike culture.
Historic square beside the cathedral, known for its market atmosphere and as a focal point of old Münster.
A traditional Münsterland ragout made with veal or beef, onions, and spices. It is one of the best-known regional specialties in Münster.
Air-dried Westphalian ham, typically sliced thin and served with dark bread. It is a classic product of the wider Westphalia region.
Dense, dark Westphalian rye bread with a slightly sweet flavor from long baking. It is one of the region’s most iconic foods.
Historic traditional restaurant in the old town, known for Westphalian and Münsterland classics in a cozy, long-established setting.
Well-known Münster restaurant serving hearty regional dishes and German staples in a classic, welcoming atmosphere near the center.
Respected central restaurant with refined regional and seasonal cooking in an elegant setting, suitable for a more upscale meal.
Moderate by German standards. Student demand keeps budget eats fair, while hotels and central dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafés and taxis, or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Tip in cash when possible and hand it directly to the server.
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Münster (Westf) Hbf -> Prinzipalmarkt, Münster
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