What is the cheapest way to get from Münster (Station) to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Münster (Station) to Cologne is to drive which costs €21 - €35 and takes 1h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Münster (Station) to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Münster (Station) to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs €21 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Münster (Station) and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Münster (Station) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Münster and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Münster-Mitte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Münster (Station) 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 (Station) to Cologne?

The distance between Münster (Station) and Cologne is 155 km. The road distance is 148.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Münster (Station) to Cologne without a car is to train via Münster Hauptbahnhof which takes 2h 10m and costs €29 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Münster (Station) to Cologne?

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Münster (Station) to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Münster (Station) to Cologne bus from?

Münster (Station) to Cologne bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Münster-Mitte station.

Where do I catch the Münster (Station) to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Münster (Station) to Cologne?

The best way to get from Münster (Station) to Cologne is to train via Münster Hauptbahnhof which takes 2h 10m and costs €29 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 53m.

Where does the Münster (Station) to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Münster (Station) to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Münster (Station) to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Münster (Station) to Cologne is 148 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Münster (Station) to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Münster (Station) to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train via Münster Hauptbahnhof
best
1. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2h 10m
€30–124
Drive 148.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Münster (Station) to Colognecar 148.2 km
1h 29m
€22–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Münster-Mitte to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
2h 53m
Train
1. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2h 12m
€27–120
Train via Cologne Hbf
1. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 35 / ...
2h 56m
€32–134

Münster (Station) to Cologne by bus and train

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Distance: 154.7 km
Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Münster (Station), North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

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. Alternatively, OrionBus operates a bus from Münster-Mitte to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis once daily, and the journey takes 1h 36m.

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