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Louvre Museum
The world’s most visited museum, famous for the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities, and French masterworks. Essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$116
Average price
$181
Fastest journey
4 h 55 m
Average duration
5 h 39 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
509 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Münster to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Münster to Paris will cost around $181 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $116.
Of the 12 trains that leave Münster for Paris on Fri, Jun 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 05 the direct trains cover the 509 km distance in an average of 5 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 55 m .
On Fri, Jun 05 the slowest trains will take 7 h 5 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 921 · ICE 827 · ICE 9558+
90301
ICE 921 · ICE 827 · ICE 9558
ICE 107 · ICE 9572
20207 · ICE 107 · ICE 9572
14715 · ICE 107 · ICE 9572
9426
9414
2009+
9450
2007+
9438
ICE 103+
TGV 9574Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Münster to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, and a flight costs an average of $198.
Distance: 316 miles (509 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$201 Average price | $78 Average price Cheapest | $652 Average price | $142 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 58m Average total duration 7h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.1kg 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 Paris:
A bus is $124 (€100) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Münster to Paris costing on average $201 (€163).
A bus is $575 (€465) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Münster to Paris costing on average $652 (€528).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 59m.
Bus takes on average 7h 28m.
You'll arrive about 1h 26m sooner (5h 59m by train vs 7h 25m by car). Tickets start at around $201 (€163) compared to roughly $142 (€115) 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 Eurostar.
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 Münster to Paris trains for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 921 · ICE 827 · ICE 9558 | Delayed 11:03 PM 1:03 AMMünster (Westf) Hbf | 8h47 | 9:50 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
20207 · ICE 107 · ICE 9572 | On time 10:39 AM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 7h37 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
14715 · ICE 107 · ICE 9572 | On time 10:43 AM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 7h33 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 107 · ICE 9572 | Delayed 9:05 AM 11:02 AMMünster (Westf) Hbf | 7h14 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
642 · 314+ 9362+ 10214 | 11:25 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 6h47 | 6:12 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 3 transfers | |
Bus RB64 · ICE 921 · ICE 827 · ICE 9558 | On time 11:49 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 10h01 | 9:50 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 3 transfers | |
| Friday, June 5 | |||||
9414 | 5:15 AM Dortmund Hbf | 4h57 | 10:12 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
14705 · ICE 103+ TGV 9574 | On time 6:43 AM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 7h24 | 2:07 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
52307 · ICE 103+ TGV 9574 | On time 6:47 AM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 7h20 | 2:07 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 103+ TGV 9574 | On time 7:02 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 7h05 | 2:07 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
9426 | 7:15 AM Dortmund Hbf | 4h55 | 12:10 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
2007+ 9438 | 8:30 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 5h40 | 2:10 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Münster to Paris run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $96 (€78) but you can travel from only $52 (€42) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 316 miles (509 km) distance in 4h 57m.
Distance 316 miles (509 km) |
Average train duration 5h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $96 (€78) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 57m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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One of Paris’s most characterful neighborhoods, blending elegant architecture, boutiques, small museums, and lively streets ideal for walking.
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