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Compare bus, train, and flight for Münster to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Münster to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 21m. 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 $47, while a train costs an average of $88.
Distance: 160 miles (259 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$88 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Münster to Brussels:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Münster to Brussels costing on average $88.
A bus is $364 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Münster to Brussels costing on average $411.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 31m.
Flight takes on average 7h 33m.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (3h 51m by train vs 4h 6m by car). Tickets start at around $88 compared to roughly $61 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 Münster to Brussels
How to get from Münster to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Münster to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:59 PM4h06Münster, Hafenstraße (Hauptbahnhof)4:05 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:59 PM4h06Münster, Hafenstraße (Hauptbahnhof)4:05 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IC 2305 · ICE 123:33 PM4h02Münster (Westf) Hbf7:35 PMBrussels-Midi$681One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 205 · ICE 3187:02 PM4h33Münster (Westf) Hbf11:35 PMBrussels-Midi$561One-way1 transfer
20219 · ICE 203 · ICE 104:39 PM4h56Münster-Zentrum Nord9:35 PMBrussels-Midi$611One-way2 transfers
20223 · ICE 205 · ICE 3186:39 PM4h56Münster-Zentrum Nord11:35 PMBrussels-Midi$611One-way2 transfers
ICE 513+
SN26126:03 AM7h37Münster (Westf) Hbf1:40 PMBrussels Airport$3261One-way1 transfer
LH2143+
LH56286:05 AM4h15Münster Osnabrück Airport10:20 AMBrussels Airport$3781One-way1 transfer
LH2135+
LH55808:50 AM4h20Münster Osnabrück Airport1:10 PMBrussels Airport$3781One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Münster to Brussels:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Münster to Brussels costing on average $88.
A bus is $364 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Münster to Brussels costing on average $411.
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 31m.
Flight takes on average 7h 33m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Münster and Brussels as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Münster Osnabrück Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Münster (Westf) Hbf and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
- Buses mostly depart from Münster, Hafenstraße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Brussels by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Brussels by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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