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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Münster to Cologne
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€13
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€42
Fastest journey on Sep 17
1 h 44 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
1 h 45 m
Trains on Sep 17
25
Distance
124 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Münster to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Münster to Cologne will cost around €42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €13.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 25 trains from Münster to Cologne, including 7 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct trains cover the 124 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 44 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest trains will take 1 h 48 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.
FlixTrain5:09 PM1h49Münster (Westf) Hbf6:58 PMCologne Hbf€131One-way0 transfers
IC 200910:30 AM1h44Münster (Westf) Hbf12:14 PMCologne Hbf€271One-way0 transfers- 14889 · IC 22032:16 PM1h58Münster-Mecklenbeck4:14 PMCologne Hbf€291One-way1 transfer
- IC 20078:30 AM1h44Münster (Westf) Hbf10:14 AMCologne Hbf€301One-way0 transfers
- 14712 · IC 200910:01 AM2h13Münster-Zentrum Nord12:14 PMCologne Hbf€311One-way1 transfer
- ICE 5158:02 AM1h44Münster (Westf) Hbf9:46 AMCologne Hbf€401One-way0 transfers
- IC 20078:30 AM1h44Münster (Westf) Hbf10:14 AMCologne Hbf€301One-way0 transfers
- ICE 51710:02 AM1h44Münster (Westf) Hbf11:46 AMCologne Hbf€441One-way0 transfers
- IC 200910:30 AM1h44Münster (Westf) Hbf12:14 PMCologne Hbf€271One-way0 transfers
- ICE 1059:02 AM1h48Münster (Westf) Hbf10:50 AMCologne Hbf€441One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
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 an average ticket price of €10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 19m. 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 €10, while a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 124 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€14 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest | €22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m 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 €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Münster to Cologne costing on average €14.
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 28m.
Live departures
Münster to Cologne train times
The table below shows live departures for Münster to Cologne trains for today, Wednesday, September 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 921 · 89746+ 90301 | Delayed 11:11 PM 12:20 AMMünster-Zentrum Nord | 3h32 | 3:52 AM Cologne Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 921 · 89746 | Delayed 11:11 PM 1:03 AMMünster (Westf) Hbf | 2h49 | 3:52 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, September 17 | |||||
| ICE 515 | On time 8:02 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1h44 | 9:46 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 14989 · IC 2007 | On time 8:09 AM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 2h05 | 10:14 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 14885 · IC 2007 | On time 8:16 AM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 1h58 | 10:14 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2007 | On time 8:30 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1h44 | 10:14 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 14711 · ICE 105 | On time 8:43 AM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 2h07 | 10:50 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 52315 · ICE 105 | On time 8:47 AM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 2h03 | 10:50 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 105 | On time 9:02 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1h48 | 10:50 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 14887 · 17413 | 9:16 AM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 2h22 | 11:38 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 52317 · 17413 | 9:19 AM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 2h19 | 11:38 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 17413 | 9:35 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2h03 | 11:38 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10122 · ICE 1521 | On time 9:37 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2h08 | 11:45 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 14713 · ICE 517 | On time 9:43 AM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 2h03 | 11:46 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 52319 · ICE 517 | On time 9:47 AM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 1h59 | 11:46 AM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 14712 · IC 2009 | On time 10:01 AM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 2h13 | 12:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 517 | On time 10:02 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1h44 | 11:46 AM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 52321 · 17415 | 10:19 AM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 2h19 | 12:38 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 2009 | On time 10:30 AM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1h44 | 12:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 20207 · ICE 107 | On time 10:39 AM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 2h11 | 12:50 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 14715 · ICE 107 | On time 10:43 AM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 2h07 | 12:50 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 14714 · 10214 · ICE 919 | On time 11:01 AM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 2h27 | 1:28 PM Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 transfers | |
| 14717 · ICE 519 | On time 11:43 AM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 2h03 | 1:46 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 14719 · ICE 109 | On time 12:43 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 2h07 | 2:50 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 14721 · ICE 611 | On time 1:43 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 2h03 | 3:46 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 14889 · IC 2203 | On time 2:16 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 1h58 | 4:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| FlixTrain | 5:09 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1h49 | 6:58 PM Cologne Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Münster to Cologne
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Trains from Münster to Cologne run on average 24 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 124 km distance in 1h 42m.
Distance 124 km |
Average train duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 42m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) from Münster to Cologne trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) trains will get you between Münster and Cologne 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.
FlixTrain
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
FAQs: Trains from Münster to Cologne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Münster to Cologne 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 Cologne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Münster to Cologne
Most Münster to Cologne trains use the Münster(Westf) Hbf to Köln Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz. Use this guide to compare Münster and Cologne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Münster station do trains to Cologne leave from?
Getting to Münster(Westf) Hbf from Münster city centre
Münster(Westf) Hbf train station facilities and services
Münster(Westf) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: McDonald's, Altes Gasthaus Leve, Asia Quick 2, Garbo
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Münster(Westf) Hbf. ATMs are available at Münster(Westf) Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Münster(Westf) Hbf. Information desks are available at Münster(Westf) Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Münster(Westf) Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Münster(Westf) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Münster(Westf) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Münster(Westf) Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include H4 Hotel, Central Hotel, Marco Polo, Martinihof.
Getting to Münster-Mecklenbeck from Münster city centre
Münster-Mecklenbeck is 5 km from Münster city centre. Public transport options include:
Münster-Mecklenbeck train station facilities and services
Münster-Mecklenbeck has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Grill, Eis Cafe Delizioso, Pizza Venezia
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Münster-Mecklenbeck. ATMs are available at Münster-Mecklenbeck.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Münster-Mecklenbeck. Information desks are available at Münster-Mecklenbeck.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Münster-Mecklenbeck. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Münster-Mecklenbeck: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Münster-Mecklenbeck: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Münster-Mecklenbeck.
Getting to Münster Zentrum Nord from Münster city centre
Münster Zentrum Nord is 2 km from Münster city centre. Public transport options include:
Münster Zentrum Nord train station facilities and services
Münster Zentrum Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Schwarzwaldhütte, Domino's, Torino, Maya Grill
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Münster Zentrum Nord. ATMs are available at Münster Zentrum Nord.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Münster Zentrum Nord. Information desks are available at Münster Zentrum Nord.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Münster Zentrum Nord. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Münster Zentrum Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Münster Zentrum Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Münster Zentrum Nord.
Which Cologne station do trains from Münster arrive at?
Getting to Köln Hbf from Cologne city centre
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Hbf train station facilities and services
Köln Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.
Getting to Köln Messe/Deutz from Cologne city centre
Köln Messe/Deutz is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Messe/Deutz train station facilities and services
Köln Messe/Deutz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Imbiss Athena, Arena Grill, Cafe Especial, Joe Champs
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. ATMs are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Information desks are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Köln Messe/Deutz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln Messe/Deutz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Messe/Deutz.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pension Helenenwall, Zur guten Quelle, Zum Goldenen Hut, Merlin.
Getting to Köln/Bonn Flughafen from Cologne city centre
Köln/Bonn Flughafen is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln/Bonn Flughafen train station facilities and services
Köln/Bonn Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Bistro Leysieffer, Mishba, Ständige Vertretung, Kamps
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. ATMs are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Information desks are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
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