There are 5 ways to get from Leuven to Münster by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Liège
best- Take the train from Louvain to Liège-Guilleminstrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain 42 / ...
3h 50m€58–270Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels South to Münster bus stopbus N71
5h 50m€29–50Drive 277 km
- Drive from Leuven to Münstercar 277 km
3h 4m€43–62Train
- Take the train from Louvain to Köln Hbftrain Trn
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain 35 / ...
4h 18m€60–278Train via Essen
- Take the train from Louvain to Aachen Hbftrain Trn
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Muelheim(Ruhr)Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Mülheim Hauptbahnhof to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain Re2
4h 32m€77–194
Leuven to Münster by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Münster is to bus which costs €28 - €50 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Leuven to Münster is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Leuven station to Münster. However, there are services departing from Leuven Station and arriving at Münster bus stop via Brussels South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Münster. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Münster Hauptbahnhof via Liege-Guillemins and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Leuven and Münster is 339 km. The road distance is 277 km.
The best way to get from Leuven to Münster without a car is to train via Liège which takes 3h 50m and costs €55 - €270.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Leuven to Münster, including transfers.
Leuven to Münster bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels South station.
Leuven to Münster train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.
The best way to get from Leuven to Münster is to train via Liège which takes 3h 50m and costs €55 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €50 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Münster, Germany?
You can take a train from Louvain to Münster Hauptbahnhof via Liege-Guillemins and Köln Hbf in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels South to Münster bus stop once daily. Tickets cost €26–45 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Louvain to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Louvain to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Louvain to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Louvain to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–60
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–95
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–120
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Louvain to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–150
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–130
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Louvain to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–95
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Köln Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Aachen Hbf to Muelheim(Ruhr)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- nationalexpress.de
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Aachen Hbf to Muelheim(Ruhr)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Mülheim Hauptbahnhof to Münster Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Brussels South to Münster bus stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Leuven to Münster bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Münster bus stop station.
Leuven to Münster train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Liège-Guillemins station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Münster is 277 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Leuven to Münster.
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