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Compare bus and train for Münster to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Münster to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 77 miles (124 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€16 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Münster to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Münster to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
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.
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