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

The cheapest way to get from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €8 - €10 and takes 2h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs €20 - €30.

Is there a direct bus between Münster Hauptbahnhof and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Münster-Mitte and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Münster Hauptbahnhof and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Münster Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Köln Hbf. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 46m.

How far is it from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Cologne?

The distance between Münster Hauptbahnhof and Cologne is 187 km. The road distance is 146.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Cologne without a car is to bus which takes 1h 40m and costs .

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

The bus from Münster-Mitte to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis takes 1h 36m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Münster Hauptbahnhof to Cologne bus from?

Münster Hauptbahnhof to Cologne bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Münster-Mitte station.

Where do I catch the Münster Hauptbahnhof to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Cologne?

The best way to get from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Cologne is to bus which takes 1h 40m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €27 - €120 and takes 1h 46m.

Where does the Münster Hauptbahnhof to Cologne bus arrive?

Münster Hauptbahnhof to Cologne bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where does the Münster Hauptbahnhof to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Münster Hauptbahnhof to Cologne is 147 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1861+ hotels available in Cologne.

Can I share a ride from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Cologne?

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

Münster Hauptbahnhof to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Cologne by bus, train, car, or rideshare

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Münster-Mitte to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
1h 40m
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Münster to Colognerideshare 145.6 km
2h 16m
€8–10
Train
1. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
1h 46m
€27–120
Drive 146.8 km
1. Drive from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Colognecar 146.8 km
1h 28m
€21–30

Münster Hauptbahnhof to Cologne by train

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Distance: 187 km
Duration: 1h 40m

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

OrionBus operates a bus from Münster-Mitte to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis once daily, and the journey takes 1h 36m. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €27–120 and the journey takes 1h 46m. National Express also services this route hourly.

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