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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Flixbus + Flixtrain | Münster | HBF | Cheapest | |||||
 | Münster Hauptbahnhof | Essen Central Train Station | Fastest | |||||
DB Fernverkehr + National Express | Münster Hauptbahnhof | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | |||||
| Münster Hauptbahnhof | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | |||||
DB Fernverkehr + National Express | Münster Hauptbahnhof | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | |||||
| Münster Hauptbahnhof | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | |||||
DB Fernverkehr + National Express | Münster Hauptbahnhof | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | |||||
| Münster Hauptbahnhof | Essen Central Train Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Münster to Essen
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 56 minutes and with fares starting at just SGD 13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Münster and Essen?
Münster
- A
Münster Hauptbahnhof
Berliner Pl. 25-27, 48143 Münster, Germany - B
Hbf
Bremer Pl. 70, 48155 Münster, Germany
Essen
- A
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany - B
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
Train Companies
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Münster to Essen by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Münster to Essen?
The cheapest train tickets from Münster to Essen start from SGD 13. The average price for this train route is around SGD 38. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Münster to Essen?
The average train journey time from Münster to Essen is 56m, covering a distance of 71 km. The quickest train can get you there in 51m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Münster to Essen route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 7 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn EuroCity.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Münster to Essen?
The earliest train from Münster to Essen departs at 06:03. And the latest train departs at 19:09.
Which is the best train operator from Münster to Essen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Münster to Essen?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn EuroCity has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Münster to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Münster to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Münster to Essen was searched and found on 02 Aug 2026 with a price of SGD 8To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Münster to Essen as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from SGD 8 to SGD 88 for a train ticket from Münster to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at SGD 28, which is on 2026-08-05.
