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Strasbourg - Münster Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 102 daily train trips between Strasbourg and Münster. The average train journey from Strasbourg to Münster takes 6 hours and 25 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train trips are as short as 5 hours and 1 minute.

Distance234 mi (377 km)
Fastest train5h 1m
Lowest price$89.22
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company
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Which train should you take from Strasbourg to Münster?

There are 3 train lines with service from Strasbourg to Münster. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 79 trains each day.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
DB Intercity-Express95h 50m$137.07
Deutsche Bahn336h 25m$136.79
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company796h 29m$153.55
  • 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 EuroCity, or Deutsche Bahn EC, is a train service in Germany with regular service to Frankfurt, Hamburg, Zurich, Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, and Munich. Deutsche Bahn Eurocity trains can be single or double-decker, but all are air conditioned.

  • Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Strasbourg to Münster start from $92, and on average cost . Daily there are 79 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Münster. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Strasbourg leaves from Gare Centrale Strasbourg . And in Münster trains arrive at Münster-Hiltrup and 5 other train stations.

    From Strasbourg to Münster train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 29 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 5 hours and 1 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, there are trains that can take you the entire way from Strasbourg to Münster. However, there are also some trips on this route that require you to board another vehicle, such as a bus or a shuttle, during your journey. This is worth paying attention to as you book your trip, since a direct train may be preferable for its speed and convenience.

The distance between Strasbourg and Münster is approximately 234 miles, or 377 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 25 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 1 minute.

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.

Trains departing from Strasbourg to Münster tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Saturday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

The earliest train departs Strasbourg at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 8:00pm. 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 102 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 Strasbourg.

City Information

Strasbourg

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Located close to the border with Germany, Strasbourg is a city with a rich cultural history and amazing local landmarks. Make sure you do not make an itinerary through France without including Strasbourg! The city is the seat of many international organizations, and it features a unique Franco-German culture that distinguishes it from other French cities. The most popular local attraction is the Cathédrale Notre Dame, a sandstone Gothic cathedral that is remarkably well-preserved. The cathedral also houses an enormous astronomical clock that has been around since the 17th-century. You can also check out the Petite France district as you stroll around the city. The area is known for its quaint streets and timbered homes along a picturesque canal. If you're traveling with little ones, they'll enjoy the small, free zoo at Parc de l'Orangerie.

Strasbourg's unique geographical location features a vibrant food scene with distinctive cuisines. The Alsace region's top specialties include sauerkraut, flammeküche or flams, and baeckeoffe, a beef and pork stew. For a taste of these local dishes, check out the Skaechele, Zehnerglock, and Restaurant Les Chauvins Père & Fils.

Strasbourg is well-connected to French and German rail networks on SNCF and Deutsche Bahn trains. FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus buses depart from Strasbourg, and it is also easy to go just across the border into Germany to take a bus departing from Kehl.

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 Strasbourg?

Main departure station: Gare Centrale Strasbourg

There is one train station in Strasbourg.

All train stations in Strasbourg:

  • Gare Centrale Strasbourg

Where is the train station in Münster?

Main arrival station: Münster-Hiltrup

There are more train stations and stops in Münster than most cities. Most trains from Strasbourg will stop at one (or more) of the 6 following stations in Münster:

All train stations in Münster:

  • Münster-Hiltrup

  • Münster-Amelsbüren

  • Münster-Albachten

  • Münster-Sprakel

  • Münster-Häger

  • Münster-Roxel

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