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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 24
$53
Average ticket price on Oct 24
$137
Fastest journey on Oct 24
4 h 29 m
Average journey duration on Oct 24
4 h 54 m
Trains on Oct 24
20
Distance
335 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leipzig to Münster is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leipzig to Münster will cost around $137 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $53.
It's difficult to get from Leipzig to Münster without transferring at least once.
FlixTrain · FlixTrain · FlixTrain
IC 2046 · 17416
IC 2048 · 17420
IC 2442 · 90032
IC 2046 · ICE 942 · 17414
ICE 1744 · 17422
IC 2046 · ICE 942 · 17414
IC 2048 · ICE 940 · 17418
IC 2442 · ICE 856 · 17426
ICE 1558 · 3660 · ICE 788 · ICE 1544Trains from Leipzig to Münster run on average 11 times per day, taking around 5h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 (€25) but you can travel from only $20 (€17) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 208 miles (335 km) distance in 4h 8m.
Distance 208 miles (335 km) |
Average train duration 5h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€25) |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 4h 8m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 42 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Leipzig to Münster.
The table below shows live departures for Leipzig to Münster trains for tomorrow, Saturday, October 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 604 · ICE 611 | On time 8:12 AM Leipzig Hbf | 5h48 | 2:00 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2046 · ICE 942 · 17414 | On time 8:23 AM Leipzig Hbf | 4h59 | 1:22 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 2046 · 17416 | On time 8:23 AM Leipzig Hbf | 5h59 | 2:22 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain · FlixTrain · FlixTrain | 8:45 AM Leipzig Hbf | 8h22 | 5:07 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 595 · ICE 882 · 26718 · 17416 | On time 8:49 AM Leipzig Hbf | 5h33 | 2:22 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 595 · ICE 200+ 24336 | On time 8:49 AM Leipzig Hbf | 6h05 | 2:54 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 696 · ICE 144 | On time 9:16 AM Leipzig Hbf | 6h15 | 3:31 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 602 · ICE 613 | On time 10:12 AM Leipzig Hbf | 5h48 | 4:00 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2048 · 17420 | On time 10:23 AM Leipzig Hbf | 5h59 | 4:22 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2048 · ICE 940 · 17418 | On time 10:23 AM Leipzig Hbf | 4h59 | 3:22 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 597 · ICE 880 · 26722 · 17420 | On time 10:49 AM Leipzig Hbf | 5h33 | 4:22 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 597 · ICE 108+ 24342 | On time 10:49 AM Leipzig Hbf | 6h05 | 4:54 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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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
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Most Leipzig to Münster trains use the Leipzig Hauptbahnhof to Münster(Westf) Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Münster Zentrum Nord. Use this guide to compare Leipzig and Münster train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Leipzig Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Zchocolat, Vapiano Leipzig
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leipzig Hauptbahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Steigenberger Grandhotel Handelshof, a&o Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Leipzig.
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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