How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Münster

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Compare train and bus for Frankfurt am Main to Münster

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Münster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, while a train costs an average of €44.

Distance: 135 miles (218 km)

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€44

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€41

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4h 7m

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4h 59m

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The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Münster is a bus with an average price of €29.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Münster:

A bus is €15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Münster costing on average €44.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Münster is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 47m.

Other travel options to Münster take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 7m.

Bus takes on average 4h 59m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Münster including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Münster among Omio's users.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Münster

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Münster by train, bus or flight.

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train

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

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1610 · IC 2202
    10:11 AM3h17
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    1:28 PMMünster (Westf) Hbf
    71One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1610 · IC 2202
    10:11 AM3h17
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    1:28 PMMünster (Westf) Hbf
    71One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1020 · ICE 202
    9:43 AM3h11
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    12:54 PMMünster (Westf) Hbf
    361One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1610 · IC 2202 · 52326
    10:11 AM3h27
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    1:38 PMMünster-Zentrum Nord
    111One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 728 · 17414
    10:08 AM3h14
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    1:22 PMMünster (Westf) Hbf
    181One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 992 · 26718 · 17416
    10:20 AM4h02
    Frankfurt South station
    2:22 PMMünster (Westf) Hbf
    181One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:50 PM6h55
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    7:45 PMMünster, Hafenstraße (Hauptbahnhof)
    231One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:05 PM7h15
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    12:20 AMMünster, Hafenstraße (Hauptbahnhof)
    231One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:30 PM7h50
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    12:20 AMMünster, Hafenstraße (Hauptbahnhof)
    241One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Münster

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 Frankfurt am Main to Münster.

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There are 2 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Münster including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Münster is a bus with an average price of €29.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Münster:

A bus is €15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Münster costing on average €44.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Münster is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 47m.

Other travel options to Münster take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 7m.

Bus takes on average 4h 59m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Münster is approximately 135 miles (218 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Münster is:
  • Around 27 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Münster as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Münster:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Münster Osnabrück Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Münster (Westf) Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Münster, Hafenstraße (Hauptbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Münster, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Münster by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Münster by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Cityjet to go to Münster by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Münster with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
  • 0 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Cityjet.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Münster often also extend their vacation to go to Munich, Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Düsseldorf. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Münster and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Münster to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Münster, including its historic Old Town, museums, and scenic bike routes, plan for a 2 to 3-day visit.
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