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Compare bus and train for Münster to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Münster to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 56m. 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 $37, while a train costs an average of $75.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$75 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Münster to Rotterdam
Compare the available ways to get from Münster to Rotterdam, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Münster to Rotterdam:
A bus is $39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Münster to Rotterdam costing on average $75.
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 53m.
Tickets start at around $75 compared to roughly $57 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$18. The journey takes 3h 26m versus 3h 4m 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 Münster to Rotterdam
How to get from Münster to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Münster to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

6:35 PM 8h10 Münster 2:45 AM Rotterdam $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

6:35 PM 8h10 Münster 2:45 AM Rotterdam $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

8:55 AM 6h40 Münster 3:35 PM Rotterdam $44 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

7:35 PM 8h40 Münster 4:15 AM Rotterdam $52 1 One-way 0 transfers
11:50 AM 7h40 Münster 7:30 PM Rotterdam $56 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Münster to Rotterdam:
A bus is $39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Münster to Rotterdam costing on average $75.
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 53m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Münster and Rotterdam as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Münster (Westf) Hbf and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Münster, Hafenstraße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Rotterdam by train.
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