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Compare bus and train for Bielefeld to Münster
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bielefeld to Münster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, while a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 39 miles (63 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$42 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Münster:
A bus is $35 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Münster costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Münster take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
You'll arrive about 27m sooner (54m by train vs 1h 21m by car). Tickets start at around $42 (€34) compared to roughly $13 (€11) 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Bielefeld to Münster
How to get from Bielefeld to Münster by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bielefeld to Münster is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:05 AM1h40Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede9:45 AMMünster, Hafenstraße (Hauptbahnhof)$81One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:05 AM1h40Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede9:45 AMMünster, Hafenstraße (Hauptbahnhof)$81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 946 · 174068:22 AM1h00Bielefeld Hbf9:22 AMMünster (Westf) Hbf$371One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 944 · 1741010:22 AM1h00Bielefeld Hbf11:22 AMMünster (Westf) Hbf$391One-way1 transfer
ICE 946 · 17406 · 523168:22 AM1h16Bielefeld Hbf9:38 AMMünster-Zentrum Nord$411One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Münster:
A bus is $35 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Münster costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Münster take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bielefeld and Münster as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bielefeld Hbf and arrive in Münster (Westf) Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede 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 buses per day with FlixBus.
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