How to travel from Essen to Münster

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Travel Information to Münster from Essen

distanceDistance43 miles (70 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$6 - $9
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $6 (€5) • 50 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $6 (€5) • 50 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Take a train or bus to travel 43 miles (70 km) between Essen and Münster. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Essen to Münster.

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Compare train and bus for Essen to Münster

Train
Bus
Cheapest price 5Cheapest 8
Average price 12 8Cheapest
Average duration50m1h 5m
Direct Options
First departure12:07 AM9:29 AM
Last departure11:46 PM6:35 PM
No. of daily departures144
Companies
  • Deutsche Bahn
  • FlixTrain
  • BlaBlaCar
  • FlixBus

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from Essen to Münster

How to get from Essen to Münster by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
train

The best way to travel from Essen to Münster is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixTrain
03:55PM0h51
Essen Hbf
04:46PMMünster (Westf) Hbf
$101One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixTrain
03:55PM0h51
Essen Hbf
04:46PMMünster (Westf) Hbf
$101One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
FlixTrain
03:55PM0h51
Essen Hbf
04:46PMMünster (Westf) Hbf
$101One-way
0 transfers
Other options
FlixTrain
07:55AM0h51
Essen Hbf
08:46AMMünster (Westf) Hbf
$101One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus and Deutsche Bahn will get you to Münster from Essen at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains between Essen and Münster. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

      FAQs: Travel from Essen to Münster

      FAQs: Travel to Münster easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Essen to Münster.
      FAQs

      There are 2 travel options to Münster from Essen. You can take a train or bus.

      The cheapest way to go to Münster from Essen is by taking a train, which costs on average $6 (€5).

      This is compared to other ways of getting from Essen to Münster:

      A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this journey with tickets for a bus from Essen to Münster costing on average $9 (€8).

      The fastest way to get to Münster from Essen is by train with an average travel time of 50 min.

      Other travel options to Münster take longer:

      Bus takes on average 1 h 5 min.

      The distance is approximately 43 miles (70 km) from Essen to Münster.

      The average frequency per day from Essen to Münster is:

      • 4 buses a day.
      • 14 trains per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Münster from Essen as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Essen to Münster:

      • Trains mostly leave from Essen Hbf and tend to arrive in Münster (Westf) Hbf.

      Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Essen to Münster:

      • You can travel by bus to Münster from Essen with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Essen to Münster tickets for $9 (€8) on Omio.
      • You can travel by train to Münster from Essen with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain, and you can find FlixTrain Essen to Münster tickets for $6 (€5) on Omio.

      Yes, there are direct services available from Essen to Münster with the following travel companies:

      • Direct buses with with 4 direct buses per day.
      • 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain.

      Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Münster as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Essen and Münster.

      Many of our customers who book a trip from Essen to Münster often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne, Amsterdam or Paris. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Essen and Münster itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Münster and any of these top destinations today!

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