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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Münster Hauptbahnhof | Essen Central Train Station | Cheapest | |||||
 | Hbf | HBF | Fastest | |||||
| Hbf | HBF | No tags | |||||
| Münster Hauptbahnhof | Essen Central Train Station | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express | Münster Hauptbahnhof | Essen Central Train Station | No tags |
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Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just US$5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Münster to Essen: Trip Overview
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Münster to Essen Train
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Münster - Essen
How much does a cheap train ticket from Münster to Essen cost?
The average train ticket price from Münster to Essen is US$23. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Münster to Essen is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the train trip from Münster to Essen?
A train trip between Münster and Essen is around 52m, although the fastest train will take about 50m. This is the time it takes to travel the 72 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between Münster and Essen?
The number of trains from Münster to Essen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 5. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Münster to Essen by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Münster to Essen?
When taking the train from Münster to Essen, you can travel comfortably and safely with Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn.
What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Münster to Essen?
Trains travelling between Münster and Essen leave from Münster Hauptbahnhof or Hbf and arrive at HBF, Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Münster to Essen was searched and found on 06 Nov 2025 with a price of US$6To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Münster to Essen as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$6 to US$86 for a train ticket from Münster to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$6, which is on 2025-11-06.
Usually Deutsche Bahn ICE will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Essen you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Münster and Essen, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Münster to Essen and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
Japanese trains are always on time. It is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologise to each passenger.
The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while travelling more than 17,000 km.
New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.
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