What is the travel distance from Münster to Cologne?

Münster and Cologne are 77 miles (124 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Münster to Cologne?

The majority of buses traveling from Münster to Cologne start their journey at Hbf and wind up at Cologne/Bonn Airport. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

Once in Cologne, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Hohenzollern Bridge, Boat tours on the Rhine, Twelve Romanesque churches, Cologne Opera and Flora and Botanical Garden.

Bus Münster to Cologne from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Münster to Cologne on November 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:10am	Münster	3h	8:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	5:10am	Münster	2h 25m	7:35am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:28am	FMO Airport	9h 26m	7:54pm	Hbf	No tags
	11:25am	Münster	3h 50m	3:15pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Münster to Cologne on November 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:25am	Münster	3h 50m	3:15pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	5:10am	Münster	2h 25m	7:35am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:28am	FMO Airport	11h 15m	9:43pm	Hbf	No tags
	5:10am	Münster	3h	8:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Münster to Cologne on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		5:10am	Münster	3h	8:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
		5:10am	Münster	2h 25m	7:35am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Fastest

Next departures for Münster to Cologne on November 14
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:10am	Münster	3h	8:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	5:10am	Münster	2h 25m	7:35am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	10:28am	FMO Airport	7h 8m	5:36pm	Hbf	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 10:51 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Münster to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day

1h 40mAverage Duration

77 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$11 - $16	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$10 - $133	Average Duration1h 55m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$8 - $20	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,221 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Where are the popular stops in Münster and Cologne?

Stops in Münster

A - Hbf

B - Münster Bus Stop

C - Domplatz

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Münster to Cologne by bus

What is the travel distance from Münster to Cologne?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Münster to Cologne?
What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/06

$9

11/07

$9

Today

$9

11/09

$9

11/10

$9

11/11

$8

11/12

$8

11/13

$8

The cheapest trip from Münster to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 11, 2025 with a price of $8

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Münster to Cologne, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $8 to $12 for a bus ticket from Münster to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2025-11-11.

What's the cheapest way to go from Münster to Cologne?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time3h	Avg Price$13	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1h 55m	Avg Price$37	Daily Departures25
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time1h 40m	Avg Price$15	Daily Departures5

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