- Must visit
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
€56
Average price
€64
Fastest journey
3 h 44 m
Average duration
3 h 50 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
311 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kiel to Münster is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kiel to Münster will cost around €64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €56.
Of the 2 trains that leave Kiel for Münster on Wed, Aug 26, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 26 the direct trains cover the 311 km distance in an average of 3 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 44 m .
On Wed, Aug 26 the slowest trains will take 3 h 55 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 train as it is the most popular option from Kiel to Münster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, and a flight costs an average of €275.
Distance: 193 miles (311 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€77 Average price | €37 Average price Cheapest | €527 Average price | €56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Kiel to Münster:
A bus is €40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Münster costing on average €77.
A bus is €490 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel to Münster costing on average €527.
Other travel options to Münster take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 52m.
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
You'll arrive about 24m sooner (3h 52m by train vs 4h 16m by car). Tickets start at around €77 compared to roughly €56 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 Deutsche Bahn.
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 Kiel to Münster trains for today, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:16 AM Kiel | 3h44 | 1:00 PM Münster | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Trains from Kiel to Münster run on average 19 times per day, taking around 3h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €27 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:43. The fastest train covers the 193 miles (311 km) distance in 3h 23m.
Distance 193 miles (311 km) |
Average train duration 3h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price €27 |
Trains per day 19 |
Fastest train 3h 23m |
First train 12:10 AM |
Last train 11:43 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 2 days |
Discover the best of Münster — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Münster trip today.
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.
Official public transport app
Münster (Westf) Hbf -> Prinzipalmarkt, Münster
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kiel 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 Kiel to Münster trains use the Kiel Hbf to Münster(Westf) Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Münster-Mecklenbeck. Use this guide to compare Kiel and Münster train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Kiel 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: MUM&DAD, Lunatique, McDonald's, Campus Suite
Wi-Fi is available at Kiel Hbf. ATMs are available at Kiel Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Kiel Hbf. Information desks are available at Kiel Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Kiel Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kiel Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kiel Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kiel Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Wiking, Hotel Berliner Hof Kiel, Astor, InterCityHotel Kiel.
Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK is 2 km from Kiel city centre. Public transport options include:
Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK 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: Illy Espressobar, McDonald's, Gosch, Citti-Restaurant
Wi-Fi is available at Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK. ATMs are available at Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK.
Ticket office support is available at Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK. Information desks are available at Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK.
Luggage storage is available at Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kiel-Hassee CITTI-PARK.
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-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.
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.
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need