The cheapest and fastest trains from Cologne to Münster
Cheapest price
€13
Average price
€49
Fastest journey
1 h 34 m
Average duration
1 h 39 m
Trains per day
76
Distance
124 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Münster is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Münster will cost around €49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €13.
Of the 76 trains that leave Cologne for Münster on Sun, Nov 30, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Nov 30 the direct trains cover the 124 km distance in an average of 1 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 34 m .
On Sun, Nov 30 the slowest trains will take 1 h 43 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixTrain
FlixTrain
ICE 512 · RB 20238
ICE 206
ICE 759
ICE 1020
ICE 928
IC 2310
ICE 616
ICE 1022 · ICE 614Travel Information
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Münster 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 2h 0m. 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 €6.
Distance: 124 km
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Live departures
Cologne to Münster train times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Münster trains for today, Saturday, November 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixTrain | 5:51 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h55 | 7:46 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2306 | On time 7:01 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h51 | 8:52 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 616 · RB 20210 | On time 7:11 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h02 | 9:13 AM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 1 transfer | |
ICE 616 · RB 14712 | On time 7:11 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h03 | 9:14 AM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 1 transfer | |
ICE 616 | Delayed 7:11 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h43 | 8:55 AM 8:55 AMMünster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 824 · RE 10119 | On time 7:17 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h05 | 9:22 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 824 · RE 10119 · RB 52318 | On time 7:17 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h21 | 9:38 AM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 2 transfers | |
RE 28508 · RE 10211 | On time 7:31 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h04 | 9:35 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2310 | On time 8:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 1h40 | 9:45 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 2310 · RB 14714 | On time 8:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h09 | 10:14 AM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 1 transfer | |
IC 2310 · RB 20212 | On time 8:05 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h08 | 10:13 AM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 1 transfer | |
ICE 206 · RB 20212 | On time 8:09 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h04 | 10:13 AM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 1 transfer | |
ICE 206 · RB 14714 | On time 8:09 AM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2h05 | 10:14 AM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 1 transfer | |
IC 2204 · RB 52320 | On time 8:38 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h00 | 10:38 AM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 1 transfer | |
IC 2204 · RB 14716 | On time 8:38 AM Cologne Hbf | 2h36 | 11:14 AM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1022 · ICE 614 · RB 14716 | Delayed 9:14 AM 9:11 AMCologne Hbf | 2h03 | 11:14 AM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain | 1:52 PM Cologne Hbf | 1h54 | 3:46 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, November 30 | |||||
![]() | 4:09 AM Cologne | 1h45 | 5:54 AM Münster | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cologne to Münster
Trains from Cologne to Münster run on average 28 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 124 km distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 124 km |
Average train duration 2h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Trains per day 28 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 40m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, National Express from Cologne to Münster trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, National Express trains will get you between Cologne and Münster from €6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
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National Express
FAQs: Trains from Cologne to Münster
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Münster by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Münster, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Cologne, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Cologne Hbf and Cologne Messe/Deutz. When arriving in Münster, you can end your journey in train stations like Münster (Westf) Hbf and Münster-Hiltrup station.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Cologne Hbf, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Münster (Westf) Hbf, located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cologne to Münster
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
- I Siciliani-Dolce&Salato
- Burger King
- Café Franck
- Eichendorf
- Kölnotel
- Black Hotels
- Monday: 07:30 12:45 - 12:00 16:30
- Tuesday: 08:30 12:45 - 12:00 16:30
- Wednesday: 08:30 12:45 - 12:00 16:30
- Thursday: 08:30 12:45 - 12:00 16:30
- Friday: 08:30 12:45 - 12:00 16:30
- Zum Piccolo
- Kolpinghaus
- Pizzeria Marco Polo
- Grill Stube
- Pension Europa
- Hotel Geisler
- The niu Mill
- Monday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Tuesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Wednesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Thursday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Friday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Saturday: 09:00 13:30 - 13:00 16:00
- Sunday: 12:00 16:00 - 15:30 20:00
- Café Bistro Leysieffer
- Mishba
- Ständige Vertretung
- Kamps
- Subway
- Ganesha
- Magnus
- Borsalino
- Hotel Chelsea
- Hotel Mado
- Elite Hotel
- Blacksheep Hostel
- Couchsnacks
- Secco
- Bistro Lotus
- Ganesha
- Flandrischer Hof
- Lasthaus am Ring
- The Ascot Hotel
- Lindner Hotel City Plaza Cologne
- Weiler Kebap
- Başak Grill
- Le'zzet
- Seniorencafé Treffpunkt
- Haus Wester
- Weiler Kebap
- Başak Grill
- Le'zzet
- Seniorencafé Treffpunkt
- Monday: 06:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
- Imbiss Athena
- Arena Grill
- Cafe Especial
- Joe Champs
- Pension Helenenwall
- Zur guten Quelle
- Zum Goldenen Hut
- Merlin
- Stammhaus
- Hofcafé Gut Clarenhof
- GolfCity Bistro
- Pizza Paradies
- Sushi Bar GAN-MI
- Potato and More
- Im Rauchfang
- Garten Hotel Ponick
- Hotel Osteria Centovini
- Goethe
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
- Monday: 06:30 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 06:30 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 06:30 - 19:00
- Thursday: 06:30 - 19:00
- Friday: 06:30 - 19:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
- McDonald's
- Altes Gasthaus Leve
- Asia Quick 2
- Garbo
- H4 Hotel
- Central Hotel
- Marco Polo
- Martinihof
- Eiscafe Venedig
- Altes Gasthaus Freitag
- Zur Davert
- Papageno
- Gaststätte Haus Bröcker
- Zum Kupferteller
- Zur Prinzenbrücke
- Zur Prinzenbrücke
- Ambiente
- Schwarzwaldhütte
- Domino's
- Torino
- Maya Grill
- Zur alten Mitte
- Sandruper Baum
- Trattoria La Bruschetta
- Grill
- Eis Cafe Delizioso
- Pizza Venezia
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