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Compare train and bus 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 $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 49m. 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 $8, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 77 miles (124 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$26 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Münster to Cologne:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Münster to Cologne costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 31m.
Travel optionsfrom Münster to Cologne
How to get from Münster to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Münster to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:15 AM3h05Münster, Hafenstraße (Hauptbahnhof)8:20 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:15 AM3h05Münster, Hafenstraße (Hauptbahnhof)8:20 AMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IC 20078:30 AM1h44Münster (Westf) Hbf10:14 AMCologne Hbf$371One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixTrain7:09 PM1h47Münster (Westf) Hbf8:56 PMCologne Hbf$231One-way0 transfers- FlixTrain11:09 AM1h47Münster (Westf) Hbf12:56 PMCologne Hbf$231One-way0 transfers
- 14885 · IC 20078:16 AM1h58Münster-Mecklenbeck10:14 AMCologne Hbf$421One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus11:25 AM4h00Münster, Hafenstraße (Hauptbahnhof)3:25 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$171One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:45 AM3h35Münster, Hafenstraße (Hauptbahnhof)1:20 PMKöln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)$181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Münster to Cologne:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Münster to Cologne costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 31m.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Münster and Cologne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Münster (Westf) Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Münster, Hafenstraße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Cologne by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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