The cheapest and fastest trains from Münster to Cologne
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£43
Fastest journey
1 h 43 m
Average duration
1 h 47 m
Trains per day
15
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Münster to Cologne will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
Of the 15 trains that leave Münster for Cologne every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 124 km distance in an average of 1 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 56 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.
IC 2005
ICE 515
RE 10118 · EC 9
RB 14885 · IC 2005
RB 52313 · IC 2005
IC 2005
ICE 515
ICE 105 · IC 2042
ICE 105
RB 52313 · IC 2005Travel Information
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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 coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 124 km
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£14 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Münster to Cologne train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 515 | Delayed 07:03 Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1h44 | 09:15 09:15Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RB 14885 · IC 2005 | On time 07:16 Münster-Mecklenbeck | 1h59 | 09:15 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
RB 52313 · IC 2005 | On time 07:19 Münster-Zentrum Nord | 1h56 | 09:15 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 2005 | On time 07:32 Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1h43 | 09:15 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 10118 · EC 9 | On time 07:36 Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2h10 | 09:46 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
RB 14711 · ICE 105 | On time 07:43 Münster-Mecklenbeck | 2h06 | 09:49 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
RB 14711 · ICE 105 · IC 2042 | On time 07:43 Münster-Mecklenbeck | 2h04 | 09:47 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
RB 52315 · ICE 105 · IC 2042 | On time 07:47 Münster-Zentrum Nord | 2h00 | 09:47 Cologne Hbf | 2 changes | |
RB 52315 · ICE 105 | On time 07:47 Münster-Zentrum Nord | 2h02 | 09:49 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 105 | On time 08:03 Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1h46 | 09:49 Cologne Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 105 · IC 2042 | On time 08:03 Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1h44 | 09:47 Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
RB 14887 · RE 10122 · ICE 625 | On time 08:16 Münster-Mecklenbeck | 2h26 | 10:42 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 changes | |
RB 52317 · RE 10122 · ICE 625 | On time 08:19 Münster-Zentrum Nord | 2h23 | 10:42 Cologne Messe/Deutz | 2 changes | |
RB 14713 · ICE 517 | Delayed 08:43 Münster-Mecklenbeck | 2h04 | 10:56 10:56Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
RB 52319 · ICE 517 | Delayed 08:47 Münster-Zentrum Nord | 2h00 | 10:56 10:56Cologne Hbf | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Münster to Cologne
Distance 124 km |
Average train duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 42m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain from Münster to Cologne trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain 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
FAQs: Münster to Cologne train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Münster and Cologne
- Monday: 06:30 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 06:30 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 06:30 - 19:00
- Thursday: 06:30 - 19:00
- Friday: 06:30 - 19:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
- McDonald's
- Altes Gasthaus Leve
- Asia Quick 2
- Garbo
- H4 Hotel
- Central Hotel
- Marco Polo
- Martinihof
- Papageno
- Gaststätte Haus Bröcker
- Zum Kupferteller
- Zur Prinzenbrücke
- Zur Prinzenbrücke
- Ambiente
- Schwarzwaldhütte
- Domino's
- Torino
- Maya Grill
- Zur alten Mitte
- Sandruper Baum
- Grill
- Eis Cafe Delizioso
- Pizza Venezia
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
- I Siciliani-Dolce&Salato
- Burger King
- Café Franck
- Eichendorf
- Kölnotel
- Black Hotels
- Monday: 07:30 12:45 - 12:00 16:30
- Tuesday: 08:30 12:45 - 12:00 16:30
- Wednesday: 08:30 12:45 - 12:00 16:30
- Thursday: 08:30 12:45 - 12:00 16:30
- Friday: 08:30 12:45 - 12:00 16:30
- Zum Piccolo
- Kolpinghaus
- Pizzeria Marco Polo
- Grill Stube
- Pension Europa
- Hotel Geisler
- The niu Mill
- Monday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Tuesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Wednesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Thursday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Friday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Saturday: 09:00 13:30 - 13:00 16:00
- Sunday: 12:00 16:00 - 15:30 20:00
- Café Bistro Leysieffer
- Mishba
- Ständige Vertretung
- Kamps
- Subway
- Ganesha
- Magnus
- Borsalino
- Hotel Chelsea
- Hotel Mado
- Elite Hotel
- Blacksheep Hostel
- Weiler Kebap
- Başak Grill
- Le'zzet
- Seniorencafé Treffpunkt
- Haus Wester
- Monday: 06:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
- Imbiss Athena
- Arena Grill
- Cafe Especial
- Joe Champs
- Pension Helenenwall
- Zur guten Quelle
- Zum Goldenen Hut
- Merlin
- Yilmaz
- Bistro im Park
- Restaurant Fernandes
- Orient Palais Restaurants & Catering
- Hanoi46
- Aida
- Vasco da Gama
- Alforat Grill & Pizza
- Stammhaus
- Hofcafé Gut Clarenhof
- GolfCity Bistro
- Pizza Paradies
- Sushi Bar GAN-MI
- Potato and More
- Im Rauchfang
- Garten Hotel Ponick
- Hotel Osteria Centovini
- Goethe
- Brauhaus Eltzhof
- Cafe Wanda
- East Time
- Olymp
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