How to travel from Münster to Frankfurt am Main

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Compare bus and train for Münster to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Münster to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 41m. 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 €27, while a train costs an average of €41.

Distance: 135 miles (218 km)

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€41

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4h 41m

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4h 11m

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4h 42m

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4h 12m

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3h 8m

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The cheapest way to travel from Münster to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of €27.

This is compared to other travel options from Münster to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Münster to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €41.

The fastest way to travel from Münster to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 41m.

Bus takes on average 4h 42m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Münster and Frankfurt am Main including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Münster to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €41 compared to roughly €41 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €0.35. The journey takes 4h 11m versus 3h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Münster to Frankfurt am Main

How to get from Münster to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Münster to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    11:09 AM6h51
    Münster (Westf) Hbf
    6:00 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    201One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    11:09 AM6h51
    Münster (Westf) Hbf
    6:00 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    201One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 201 · ICE 927
    3:02 PM3h10
    Münster (Westf) Hbf
    6:12 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    1001One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn52347 · 17431 · 26729 · ICE 677
    6:19 PM4h25
    Münster-Zentrum Nord
    10:44 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    321One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn14897 · 17431 · 26729 · ICE 677
    6:16 PM4h28
    Münster-Mecklenbeck
    10:44 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    321One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn52343 · 17429 · 26727 · ICE 997
    5:19 PM4h37
    Münster-Zentrum Nord
    9:56 PMFrankfurt South station
    381One-way
    4 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:50 PM7h35
    Münster, Hafenstraße (Hauptbahnhof)
    8:25 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    201One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    5:09 PM8h01
    Münster (Westf) Hbf
    1:10 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    201One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    11:09 AM6h01
    Münster (Westf) Hbf
    5:10 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    211One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Münster to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main.

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There are 2 options to travel between Münster and Frankfurt am Main including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Münster to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of €27.

This is compared to other travel options from Münster to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Münster to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €41.

The fastest way to travel from Münster to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 41m.

Bus takes on average 4h 42m.

The distance from Münster to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 135 miles (218 km).
The average frequency per day from Münster to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 27 trains per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 2 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Münster and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Münster to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Flights mostly depart from Münster Osnabrück Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Münster (Westf) Hbf and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Münster, Hafenstraße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Münster to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Münster to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 0 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline.
Omio customers who travel from Münster to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Frankfurt am Main to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Frankfurt am Main, visitors can enjoy panoramic views from the Main Tower and explore the vibrant Kleinmarkthalle for a variety of foods. The Senckenberg Natural History Museum offers fascinating dinosaur fossils, while a walk along the River Main provides scenic vistas. Shop at the lively Zeil or visit the Römer, a historic city hall. Art enthusiasts can explore the Städel Museum, while nature lovers will appreciate the Palmengarten. Delve into literary history at the Goethe House and admire the Gothic architecture of Frankfurt Cathedral.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Frankfurt am Main is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Römer, Städel Museum, and Palmengarten, while also enjoying the city's vibrant dining and shopping scenes.
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