How to travel from Nuremburg to Munster, Germany

The distance between Nuremburg and Munster is around 461km (286 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Nuremburg to Munster by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Muenster (FMO).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €395($395)

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Train

Take the train to Hamm(Westf)Hbf.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)

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Drive

Drive to Münster.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance496km (308 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nuremburg and Munster

There are several options for getting from Nuremburg to Munster by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €395 ($395).

The distance between Nuremburg and Munster is around 461km (286 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 370km (230 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Nuremburg and Munster by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nuremburg to Munster is to fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €395 ($395).

The cheapest way to travel between Nuremburg and Munster, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nuremburg and Munster. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nuremburg and Munster with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 6h 15m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Deutsche Bahn Intercity and FlixTrain run train services between Nuremburg and Munster. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nuremburg and Munster. We recommend that you fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Muenster (FMO). instead which will take 2h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Nuremburg and Munster. Flights depart from Nuremberg (NUE) and arrive at Muenster (FMO) - via Frankfurt (FRA). The flight takes around 1h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Nuremburg to Munster. There is however a flight that goes via Frankfurt (FRA). This services will take at least 2h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Nuremburg to Munster typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Nuremberg (NUE) and and arrive into Muenster (FMO).

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 Nuremburg and Munster. The distance is around 496km (308 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nuremburg to Munster is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nuremburg and Munster

Transport options from Nuremburg to Munster
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
2h 20m
€395($395)
hourly461km (286 miles)
Plane and Train2h 40m
€170($170)
every 30 mins500km (311 miles)
Train and Plane3h 30m
€210($210)
hourly747km (464 miles)
Train to Stuttgart Hbf, Fly4h 30m
€350($350)
every 4 hours641km (398 miles)
Train + 2 similar
4h 15m
€120($120)
twice daily501km (311 miles)
Train to Münster Hauptbahnhof6h 15m
€140($140)
twice daily604km (375 miles)
Train via Wuerzburg Hbf6h 25m
€65($65)
6 times a week606km (377 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
€66($66)
on demand496km (308 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