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Trip Summary
You can pick from 56 daily train trips between Giessen and Münster. The average train journey from Giessen to Münster takes 5 hours and 1 minute, but some Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train trips are as short as 3 hours and 37 minutes.
| Distance | 105 mi (170 km) |
| Fastest train | 3h 37m |
| Lowest price | $31.93 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Giessen to Münster?
There are 3 train lines with service from Giessen to Münster. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 42 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 4h 37m | $123.79 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 42 | 5h 10m | $59.91 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 17 | 4h 39m | $62.36 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Giessen to Münster start from $32, and on average cost . Daily there are 17 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Münster. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Giessen leaves from Watzenborn-Steinberg . And in Münster trains arrive at Münster-Hiltrup and 5 other train stations.
From Giessen to Münster train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 4 hours and 39 minutes. If you are looking to get to Münster faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 37 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Giessen and Münster is approximately 105 miles, or 170 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 1 minute, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 37 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Giessen to Münster on Thursday. Tickets for Thursday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Thursday. Thursday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Giessen at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 56 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Münster to Giessen.
City Information
Münster
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Münster is a youthful western Germany city that is rich in history. Its most famous sight for visitors is St. Paulus Dom, a Gothic and Romanesque cathedral in the middle of the city. The church's astronomical clock is particularly intriguing because it runs counterclockwise! Nearby, Domplatz Münster is commonly bustling with a market and seasonal events, and the adjacent Prinzipalmarkt building houses shops and cafes in a historic setting. Another notable attraction is Schloss Nordkirchen, a Baroque palace with a vast network of landscaped gardens.
If you love biking, then Germany's Bike City is for you. Locals prefer to get around on two wheels, and you can bring your bike on your trip or rent one to experience an authentic view of Münster from your bike seat.
Art and history enthusiasts should explore the city's best museums, including one dedicated to the famed Spanish painter Pablo Picasso. A stop at the Art Museum Pablo Picasso will let you appreciate an extensive collection of his works and view new art exhibitions, as well.
The Münster Osnabrück International Airport is located between, you guessed it, Münster and Osnabrück. Flying into this airport means landing near Greven, about 25 km north of Münster. Trains, however, offer direct service to the center of the city; check out Deutsche Bahn, DB Intercity, FlixTrain, and National Express to ride the rails into Münster. Sindbad and FlixBus operate bus service from Münster to destinations such as Frankfurt, Berlin, or Vienna.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Giessen?
Main departure station: Watzenborn-Steinberg
There is one train station in Giessen.
All train stations in Giessen:
Watzenborn-Steinberg
Where is the train station in Münster?
Main arrival station: Münster-Albachten
There are more train stations and stops in Münster than most cities. Most trains from Giessen will stop at one (or more) of the 6 following stations in Münster:
Train stations in Münster:
Münster-Albachten
Münster-Hiltrup
Münster-Roxel
Münster-Amelsbüren
Münster-Sprakel
Münster-Häger
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