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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Münster
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Münster 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 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 77 miles (124 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Münster:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Münster costing on average $25 (€21).
Other travel options to Münster take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 29m.
Travel optionsfrom Cologne to Münster
How to get from Cologne to Münster by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Münster is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- ICE 512 · 1474410:11 PM2h03Cologne Hbf12:14 AMMünster-Mecklenbeck$131One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- ICE 512 · 1474410:11 PM2h03Cologne Hbf12:14 AMMünster-Mecklenbeck$131One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- ICE 103212:45 PM1h40Cologne Hbf2:25 PMMünster (Westf) Hbf$291One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 512 · 5236010:11 PM2h05Cologne Hbf12:16 AMMünster-Zentrum Nord$131One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain3:01 PM1h45Cologne Hbf4:46 PMMünster (Westf) Hbf$151One-way0 transfers- ICE 618 · 147086:01 AM2h13Cologne Hbf8:14 AMMünster-Mecklenbeck$171One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus9:30 PM2h50Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)12:20 AMMünster, Hafenstraße (Hauptbahnhof)$151One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:05 PM3h40Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)7:45 PMMünster, Hafenstraße (Hauptbahnhof)$151One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:45 PM3h55Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)7:40 PMMünster, Hafenstraße (Hauptbahnhof)$161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Münster:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Münster costing on average $25 (€21).
Other travel options to Münster take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 29m.
- Around 26 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Münster as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Münster (Westf) Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Münster, Hafenstraße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Münster by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Münster by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 7 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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