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Compare train and bus for Basel to Münster
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Münster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €50 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €50, while a train costs an average of €114.
Distance: 304 miles (490 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€114 Average price | €50 Average price Cheapest | €154 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 28m Average total duration Fastest 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 27m Average total duration 11h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Basel to Münster
Compare the available ways to get from Basel to Münster, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Münster:
A bus is €65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Münster costing on average €114.
Other travel options to Münster take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 27m.
Tickets start at around €114 compared to roughly €154 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €40. The journey takes 5h 58m versus 5h 43m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Basel to Münster
How to get from Basel to Münster by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Münster is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus1:05 AM 20h35 Basel, Bahnhof 9:40 PM Münster, Hafenstraße (Hauptbahnhof) €54 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus1:05 AM 20h35 Basel, Bahnhof 9:40 PM Münster, Hafenstraße (Hauptbahnhof) €54 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
ICE 2009:16 AM 5h38 Basel SBB 2:54 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf €136 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
FlixTrain+
FlixBus+
FlixTrain12:30 PM 22h16 Basel Bad Bhf 10:46 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf €87 1 One-way 2 transfers
ICE 74 · ICE 1010 · ICE 10328:46 AM 5h39 Basel SBB 2:25 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf €100 1 One-way 2 transfers
ICE 74 · ICE 1010 · ICE 926 · ICE 6108:46 AM 7h08 Basel SBB 3:54 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf €104 1 One-way 3 transfers
LH1205+
ICE 24 · ICE 5122:40 PM 9h22 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg 12:02 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf €638 1 One-way 2 transfers
EN1203+
ICE 24 · ICE 51210:40 AM 13h22 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg 12:02 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf €638 1 One-way 2 transfers
LH1205+
ICE 912 · 102352:40 PM 7h55 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg 10:35 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf €685 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Münster:
A bus is €65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Münster costing on average €114.
Other travel options to Münster take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 27m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Münster as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Münster (Westf) Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Münster, Hafenstraße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Münster by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Münster by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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