How to travel from Münster to Cologne

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Travel Information between Münster and Cologne

Distance76 miles (123 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$7 - $9
Cheapest modeTrain • $7 (€6) • 1 h 38 min
Fastest modeTrain • $7 (€6) • 1 h 38 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 76 miles (123 km) by train or bus from Münster to Cologne. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Münster to Cologne.

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from Münster to Cologne

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Deutsche BahnIC 2005
08:32AM1h43
Münster (Westf) Hbf
10:15AMCologne Hbf
$241One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
05:10AM3h00
Münster, Hafenstraße (Hauptbahnhof)
08:10AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen)
$111One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche BahnIC 2005
08:32AM1h43
Münster (Westf) Hbf
10:15AMCologne Hbf
$241One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnRB 52313 · IC 2005
08:19AM1h56
Münster-Zentrum Nord
10:15AMCologne Hbf
$291One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnRB 14885 · IC 2005
08:16AM1h59
Münster-Mecklenbeck
10:15AMCologne Hbf
$291One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnRE 10118 · EC 9
08:36AM2h10
Münster (Westf) Hbf
10:46AMCologne Hbf
$321One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Münster to Cologne

Travel to Cologne 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 Münster to Cologne.

FAQs

There are 2 options to travel between Münster and Cologne including taking a train or bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Münster to Cologne is a train with an average price of $7 (€6).

This is compared to other travel options from Münster to Cologne:

Taking a train costs $2 (€2) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $9 (€8) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel to Cologne from Münster is by train, which takes on average 1 h 38 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 3 h of travel time.

The distance from Münster to Cologne is approximately 76 miles (123 km).

The average frequency per day from Münster to Cologne is:

  • 4 buses per day.
  • Around 23 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Münster to Cologne 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 when traveling from Münster to Cologne:

  • Most travelers catch their train from Münster (Westf) Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.

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

  • You can go to Cologne from Münster by bus with FlixBus or Ecolines. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $9 (€8) with FlixBus from Münster to Cologne on Omio.
  • You can take a train from Münster to Cologne with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or National Express. Cheap tickets can be found for $7 (€6) with FlixTrain from Münster to Cologne.

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

  • Direct buses with FlixBus or Ecolines with 4 direct buses per day.
  • Direct train available with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or National Express 6 direct trains per day.

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

Looking to extend your trip from Münster to Cologne? Many Omio customers who go from Münster to Cologne usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Brussels or Frankfurt am Main. If you're looking to explore Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Brussels or Frankfurt am Main from Cologne, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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