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Compare train and bus for Münster to Essen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Münster to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, while a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 43 miles (70 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Essen:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Münster to Essen costing on average $14.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 18m.
The journey is about 18m faster (55m by train vs 1h 13m by car) and roughly $2 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($14 vs $16). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Münster to Essen
How to get from Münster to Essen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Münster to Essen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus11:25 AM1h55Münster, Hafenstraße (Hauptbahnhof)1:20 PMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:25 AM1h55Münster, Hafenstraße (Hauptbahnhof)1:20 PMEssen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof)$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 102109:25 AM0h56Münster (Westf) Hbf10:21 AMEssen Hbf$621One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 119 · S27:06 AM1h01Münster (Westf) Hbf8:07 AMEssen Hbf$281One-way1 transfer
- ICE 2515 · S29:03 AM1h04Münster (Westf) Hbf10:07 AMEssen Hbf$321One-way1 transfer
- 102088:25 AM0h56Münster (Westf) Hbf9:21 AMEssen Hbf$621One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Münster to Essen:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Münster to Essen costing on average $14.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 18m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Münster and Essen 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 Essen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Münster, Hafenstraße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, DB Bus to go to Essen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Eurobahn to go to Essen by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, DB Bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
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