What is the cheapest way to get from Münster to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Münster to Cologne is to bus which costs €7 - €10 and takes 3h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Münster to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Münster to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs €20 - €30.

Is there a direct bus between Münster and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Münster to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Münster bus stop and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Münster and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Münster Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 46m.

How far is it from Münster to Cologne?

The distance between Münster and Cologne is 172 km. The road distance is 145.9 km.

How do I travel from Münster to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Münster to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs €18 - €50.

How long does it take to get from Münster to Cologne?

The train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Cologne Hbf takes 1h 46m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Münster to Cologne bus from?

Münster to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Münster bus stop station.

Where do I catch the Münster to Cologne train from?

Münster to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Münster Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Münster to Cologne?

The best way to get from Münster to Cologne is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs €18 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €7 - €10 and takes 3h 28m.

Where does the Münster to Cologne bus arrive?

Münster to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Münster to Cologne train arrive?

Münster to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Münster to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Münster to Cologne is 146 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Münster to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Münster to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Can I share a ride from Münster to Cologne?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Münster and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Münster to Cologne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Münster to Cologne by train, bus, night train, car, or rideshare

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf43 / ...
1h 46m
€18–50
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Münster bus stop to LeverkusenN1327
3h 28m
€7–10
Night train
1. Take the night train from Münster to Köln HbfUex 1308/1300 / ...
2h 16m
€29–260
Drive 145.9 km
1. Drive from Münster to Cologne145.9 km
1h 26m
€21–30
Line 5 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Münster Tibusstraße to Münster GlasuritstraßeN81 / ...
2. Take the train from Muenster-Hiltrup to Koeln HbfRe
3h 24m
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Münster to Cologne145.6 km
2h 2m
€8–10

Münster to Cologne by train

115Weekly Trains

1h 46mAverage Duration

€18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 171.8 km
Duration: 1h 46m

What companies run services between Münster, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €18–50 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Münster bus stop to Leverkusen twice daily. Tickets cost €7–10 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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