The cheapest and fastest trains from Münster (Westf) Hbf to Cologne Hbf
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$40
Fastest journey
1 h 41 m
Average duration
1 h 43 m
Trains per day
42
Distance
122 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Münster (Westf) Hbf to Cologne Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Münster (Westf) Hbf to Cologne Hbf will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 42 trains that leave Münster (Westf) Hbf for Cologne Hbf on Wed, Jul 22, 33 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 22 the direct trains cover the 122 km distance in an average of 1 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 41 m .
On Wed, Jul 22 the slowest trains will take 1 h 44 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 61910:02 PM1h41Münster (Westf) Hbf11:43 PMCologne Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
IC 23485:02 AM1h43Münster (Westf) Hbf6:45 AMCologne Hbf$161One-way0 transfers
IC 22076:30 PM1h44Münster (Westf) Hbf8:14 PMCologne Hbf$231One-way0 transfers
ICE 9211:03 AM1h59Münster (Westf) Hbf3:02 AMCologne Hbf$241One-way0 transfers
ICE 103 · IC 20407:02 AM1h43Münster (Westf) Hbf8:45 AMCologne Hbf$241One-way1 transfer
ICE 61910:02 PM1h41Münster (Westf) Hbf11:43 PMCologne Hbf$121One-way0 transfers
ICE 5136:03 AM1h42Münster (Westf) Hbf7:45 AMCologne Hbf$291One-way0 transfers
IC 23485:02 AM1h43Münster (Westf) Hbf6:45 AMCologne Hbf$161One-way0 transfers
ICE 103 · IC 20407:02 AM1h43Münster (Westf) Hbf8:45 AMCologne Hbf$241One-way1 transfer
IC 20078:30 AM1h44Münster (Westf) Hbf10:14 AMCologne Hbf$241One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Münster (Westf) Hbf to Cologne Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Münster (Westf) Hbf to Cologne Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 75 miles (122 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Münster (Westf) Hbf to Cologne Hbf:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Münster (Westf) Hbf to Cologne Hbf costing on average $24 (€19).
Other travel options to Cologne Hbf take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 11m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Münster (Westf) Hbf to Cologne Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Münster (Westf) Hbf to Cologne Hbf trains for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 921 | Delayed 11:03 PM 1:03 AMMünster (Westf) Hbf | 1h59 | 1:02 AM 1:02 AMCologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 519 | Delayed 12:02 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1h44 | 11:55 AM 11:55 AMCologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2201 | On time 12:30 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1h44 | 2:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
17419 | 12:35 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2h03 | 2:38 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 109 | Delayed 1:02 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1h46 | 12:50 PM 12:50 PMCologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1033 | On time 1:29 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1h45 | 3:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
17421 | 1:35 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2h03 | 3:38 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 611 | On time 2:02 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1h44 | 3:46 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2203 | On time 2:30 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1h44 | 4:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
17423 | 2:35 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2h03 | 4:38 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
90075 · IC 2508 | On time 2:40 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2h05 | 4:45 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 201 | On time 3:02 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1h46 | 4:48 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
10222 · 28525 | 3:25 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2h04 | 5:29 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
17425 | 3:35 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2h03 | 5:38 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 613 | On time 4:02 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1h44 | 5:46 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
90029 · ICE 858 | On time 4:10 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2h02 | 6:12 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2205 | On time 4:30 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1h44 | 6:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
17427 | 4:35 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2h03 | 6:38 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 203 | On time 5:02 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1h46 | 6:48 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixTrain | 5:09 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1h47 | 6:56 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1037 | On time 5:29 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1h46 | 7:15 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
17429 | 5:35 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2h03 | 7:38 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 615 | On time 6:02 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1h44 | 7:46 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2207 | On time 6:30 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1h44 | 8:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
17431 | 6:35 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2h03 | 8:38 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 205 | On time 7:02 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1h46 | 8:48 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
10230 · 28533 | 7:25 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2h04 | 9:29 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 207 | On time 9:02 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1h58 | 11:00 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 207 · IC 2574 | On time 9:02 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1h54 | 10:56 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
90039 · ICE 542 | On time 9:10 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2h35 | 11:45 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 619 | 10:02 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1h48 | 11:50 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
90041 · ICE 842 | On time 10:10 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2h31 | 12:41 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 209 | On time 11:03 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2h24 | 1:27 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 22 | |||||
IC 2348 | On time 5:02 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1h43 | 6:45 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 513 | On time 6:03 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1h42 | 7:45 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 103 · IC 2040 | On time 7:02 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1h43 | 8:45 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 103 | On time 7:02 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1h46 | 8:48 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 119 · 17321 | On time 7:06 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1h59 | 9:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 515 | On time 8:02 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1h44 | 9:46 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2007 | On time 8:30 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1h44 | 10:14 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 105 | On time 9:02 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1h46 | 10:48 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
10210 · 28513 | 9:25 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2h04 | 11:29 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
17413 | 9:35 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2h03 | 11:38 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Münster (Westf) Hbf to Cologne Hbf
Trains from Münster (Westf) Hbf to Cologne Hbf run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) but you can travel from only $8 (€6) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:03. The fastest train covers the 75 miles (122 km) distance in 1h 43m.
Distance 75 miles (122 km) |
Average train duration 1h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 43m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:03 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) from Münster (Westf) Hbf to Cologne Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) trains will get you between Münster (Westf) Hbf and Cologne Hbf from $8 (€6). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FlixTrain
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
FAQs: Trains from Münster (Westf) Hbf to Cologne Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Münster (Westf) Hbf to Cologne Hbf 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 Cologne Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Münster (Westf) Hbf to Cologne Hbf
Most Münster (Westf) Hbf to Cologne Hbf trains use the Münster(Westf) Hbf to Köln Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Münster (Westf) Hbf and Cologne Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Münster(Westf) Hbf from Münster city centre
Münster(Westf) Hbf 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 and drink
Food options include: McDonald's, Altes Gasthaus Leve, Asia Quick 2, Garbo
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Münster(Westf) Hbf. ATMs are available at Münster(Westf) Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Münster(Westf) Hbf. Information desks are available at Münster(Westf) Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Münster(Westf) Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Münster(Westf) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Münster(Westf) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Münster(Westf) Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include H4 Hotel, Central Hotel, Marco Polo, Martinihof.
Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Hbf train station facilities and services
Köln 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 and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.
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