How to travel from Marburg to Munster, Germany

The distance between Marburg and Munster is around 202km (126 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Marburg to Munster by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe then Soest Bahnhof and then to Muenster(Westf)Hbf.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €69($69)
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Bus

Take the bus to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and then to Münster Frie-Vendt-Platz.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
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Drive

Drive to Münster.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance202km (126 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marburg and Munster

There are several options for getting from Marburg to Munster by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €34 ($34).

The distance between Marburg and Munster is around 202km (126 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 151km (94 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Marburg and Munster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marburg to Munster is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €34 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Marburg and Munster, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marburg and Munster. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marburg to Munster. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Soest Bahnhof. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH, National Express and Eurobahn run train services between Marburg and Munster. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Marburg and Munster. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Marburg to Munster. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Marburg and Munster. Buses run once daily and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marburg to Munster. We recommend that you take the train to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe then Soest Bahnhof and then to Muenster(Westf)Hbf. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Munster is Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) (FMO) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Munster. Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) and Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) (PAD) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Marburg and Munster. The distance is around 202km (126 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marburg to Munster is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €69 ($69).

How do I get from Marburg to Munster

Compare travel optionsbetween Marburg and Munster

Transport options from Marburg to Munster
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 25m
€69($69)
every 4 hours317km (197 miles)
Train via Brilon Wald, Bahnhof4h 10m
€51($51)
every 3 hours248km (154 miles)
Bus
5hrs
€21($21)
once daily295km (183 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€34($34)
on demand202km (126 miles)

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Airports near Munster

The following major airports near Munster offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

FMO
Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Munster
DTM
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Munster
PAD
Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Munster