- Must visit
Museum der bildenden Künste
Leipzig’s major fine arts museum with strong German painting, modern works, and a bright contemporary building in the city center.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€28
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€54
Fastest journey on Sep 18
5 h 3 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
6 h 47 m
Trains on Sep 18
10
Distance
335 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Münster to Leipzig is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Münster to Leipzig will cost around €54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €28.
It's difficult to get from Münster to Leipzig without transferring at least 2 times.
90045 · ICE 1541 · ICE 503
90045 · ICE 1541 · 3707 · 16105
ICE 921 · ICE 521 · ICE 696
ICE 921 · ICE 521 · ICE 696+
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14983 · ICE 741 · ICE 91
14983 · ICE 741 · ICE 91
52301 · 17405 · 26703 · ICE 783
90045 · ICE 1541 · 3707 · 16105
90045 · ICE 1541 · ICE 503
10244 · ICE 523 · ICE 934 · ICE 602Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Münster to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €43 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €43, while a flight costs an average of €470.
Distance: 208 miles (335 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€104 Average price | €43 Average price Cheapest | €470 Average price | €61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 38m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 17m Average total duration 8h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Münster to Leipzig:
A bus is €61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Münster to Leipzig costing on average €104.
A bus is €427 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Münster to Leipzig costing on average €470.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 8m.
Bus takes on average 8h 47m.
Tickets start at around €104 compared to roughly €61 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-43.05. The journey takes 5h 8m versus 4h 30m 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.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Münster to Leipzig trains for tomorrow, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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90045 · ICE 1541 · ICE 503 | Delayed 12:10 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 7h36 | 5:56 AM 5:56 AMLeipzig Hbf | 2 transfers | |
90045 · ICE 1541 · 3707 · 16105 | 12:10 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 7h29 | 7:39 AM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
10244 · ICE 523 · ICE 934 · ICE 602 | On time 2:09 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 7h55 | 10:04 AM Leipzig Hbf | 3 transfers | |
52301 · 17405 · 26703 · ICE 783 | On time 5:19 AM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 5h50 | 11:09 AM Leipzig Hbf | 4 transfers | |
14983 · ICE 741 · ICE 91 | Delayed 6:09 AM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 5h03 | 9:22 AM 9:22 AMLeipzig Hbf | 2 transfers |
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Trains from Münster to Leipzig run on average 12 times per day, taking around 5h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €28 but you can travel from only €25 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 208 miles (335 km) distance in 4h 16m.
Distance 208 miles (335 km) |
Average train duration 5h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price €28 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 4h 16m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Discover the best of Leipzig — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Leipzig trip today.
Leipzig’s major fine arts museum with strong German painting, modern works, and a bright contemporary building in the city center.
Immersive museum on Leipzig’s role in East Germany’s Peaceful Revolution. Essential for understanding 1989 and modern German democracy.
Bach’s former residence and museum, presenting manuscripts, instruments, and Leipzig’s central role in his life and work.
Leipzig’s central square framed by historic buildings, arcades, and markets. A natural starting point for exploring the old town on foot.
Major city square with dramatic architecture, fountains, opera, and concert hall. Best for urban views and Leipzig’s cultural heart.
Former cotton mill transformed into one of Europe’s notable art districts. Explore galleries, studios, and Leipzig’s influential contemporary scene.
Leipzig’s signature mixed vegetable dish with peas, carrots, asparagus and morel mushrooms, often enriched with crayfish butter. A classic Saxon specialty.
A clear broth with small semolina dumplings. This simple soup is a long-standing Saxon home-style favorite served in Leipzig and the region.
A hearty Saxon potato soup, often made with root vegetables and marjoram, sometimes served with sausage. A comforting everyday dish in the region.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining in the Rosental with modern tasting menus, refined service and a tranquil setting in a historic building.
Well-known restaurant and inn by the monument, popular for hearty Saxon food and local beer in a warm, traditional setting.
Historic Auerbachs Keller serves classic Saxon and German dishes in a famous vaulted cellar linked to Goethe and Leipzig tradition.
Moderate for Germany. Hotels, dining, and transit are usually cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt, making Leipzig good value for city breaks.
Tip about 5-10% in restaurants or round up the bill. Round up for taxis and leave small change at cafes if service was good.
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Leipzig Hbf -> Augustusplatz, Leipzig
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Münster to Leipzig 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 Leipzig, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Münster to Leipzig trains use the Münster(Westf) Hbf to Leipzig Hauptbahnhof station pair. Use this guide to compare Münster and Leipzig train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 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.
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.
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