There are 5 ways to get from Münster to Kalkar by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Emmerich Bahnhoftrain 77
2h 53m€33–69Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Münster to Kalkar107.4 km
1h 46m€6–8Bus
- Take the bus from Münster Ludgeriplatz to Bocholt, Bahnhofbus S75
- Take the bus from Bocholt, Bahnhof to Rees Busbahnhofbus R52
3h 55m€26–40Train via Duisburg
- Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Oberhausen Hbftrain 43 / ...
- Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Empel-Reestrain Re
3h€30–91Drive 107.5 km
- Drive from Münster to Kalkarcar 107.5 km
1h 18m€16–23
Münster to Kalkar by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Münster to Kalkar is to rideshare which costs €6 - €8 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Münster to Kalkar is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs €15 - €23.
No, there is no direct bus from Münster to Kalkar. However, there are services departing from Münster Ludgeriplatz and arriving at Kalkar Markt via Bocholt, Bahnhof and Rees Busbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Münster to Kalkar. However, there are services departing from Münster Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Emmerich Bahnhof via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Münster and Kalkar is 187 km. The road distance is 107.5 km.
The best way to get from Münster to Kalkar without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €30 - €70.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Münster to Kalkar, including transfers.
Münster to Kalkar bus services, operated by WB Westfalen Bus GmbH, depart from Münster Ludgeriplatz station.
Münster to Kalkar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Münster Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Münster to Kalkar is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €40 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Münster, Germany and Kalkar, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Emmerich Bahnhof twice daily. Tickets cost €27–60 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Münster Ludgeriplatz to Kalkar Markt via Bocholt, Bahnhof and Rees Busbahnhof in around 3h 55m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Emmerich Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Oberhausen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Oberhausen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–70
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Oberhausen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49 6078 966930
- [email protected]
- Website
- VIAS Rail GmbH
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Empel-Rees
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17
- Schedules at
- VIAS Rail GmbH
- Phone
- +49-25128741110
- Website
- WB Westfalen Bus GmbH
Bus from Münster Ludgeriplatz to Bocholt, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–24
- Schedules at
- WB Westfalen Bus GmbH
Bus from Bocholt, Bahnhof to Rees Busbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Schedules at
- WB Westfalen Bus GmbH
- Phone
- +49 2841 205-0
- [email protected]
- Website
- Niederrheinische Verkehrsbetriebe Aktiengesellschaft (NIAG)
Bus from Bocholt, Bahnhof to Rees Busbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Schedules at
- Niederrheinische Verkehrsbetriebe Aktiengesellschaft (NIAG)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Münster to Kalkar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Münster to Kalkar bus services, operated by WB Westfalen Bus GmbH, arrive at Bocholt, Bahnhof station.
Münster to Kalkar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Emmerich Bahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Münster to Kalkar is 107 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Münster to Kalkar.
There are 627+ hotels available in Kalkar.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Münster and Kalkar. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.