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What is the best way to travel from Münster to Essen?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Carpool, Trains and Buses to Essen from Münster. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Carpool is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
1h 55m
£6
£6
1
Train
0h 55m
£6
£6
162
Car
0h 33m
£3
£4
4

What is the cheapest way to reach Essen from Münster?

You can reach Essen with just £3 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
from £6
Sunday
Monday
from £3

    Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    1h 4m
    0
    01:03
    Münster
    Central Station
    02:07
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £6
  • Deutsche Bahn
    0h 55m
    0
    06:03
    Münster
    Central Station
    06:58
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £6
  • Deutsche Bahn
    0h 56m
    0
    07:02
    Münster
    Central Station
    07:58
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £6
  • Deutsche Bahn
    0h 56m
    0
    07:06
    Münster
    Central Station
    08:02
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £6
  • Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    1h 55m
    0
    11:25
    Münster
    Central Bus Station
    13:20
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6

    Cheapest Carpool Monday

  • BlaBlaCar
    0h 33m
    0
    00:10
    Dortmund Airport
    00:40
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £3
  • BlaBlaCar
    0h 35m
    0
    13:40
    Dortmund Airport
    14:20
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £3
  • BlaBlaCar
    0h 45m
    0
    00:20
    Dortmund Airport
    01:10
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £4
  • BlaBlaCar
    0h 45m
    0
    19:20
    Dortmund Airport
    20:10
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £4

What are the fastest trips from Münster to Essen?

You can get to Essen from Münster in just 0h 33m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
from 0h 55m
Sunday
Monday
from 0h 33m

    Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Deutsche Bahn
    0h 55m
    0
    06:03
    Münster
    Central Station
    06:58
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £6
  • Deutsche Bahn
    0h 56m
    0
    07:02
    Münster
    Central Station
    07:58
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £6
  • Deutsche Bahn
    0h 56m
    0
    07:06
    Münster
    Central Station
    08:02
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £6
  • Deutsche Bahn
    0h 56m
    0
    21:02
    Münster
    Central Station
    21:58
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Deutsche Bahn
    Economy
    from £6
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    1h 55m
    0
    11:25
    Münster
    Central Bus Station
    13:20
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £6

    Fastest Carpool Monday

  • BlaBlaCar
    0h 33m
    0
    00:10
    Dortmund Airport
    00:40
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £3
  • BlaBlaCar
    0h 35m
    0
    13:40
    Dortmund Airport
    14:20
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £3
  • BlaBlaCar
    0h 45m
    0
    00:20
    Dortmund Airport
    01:10
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £4
  • BlaBlaCar
    0h 45m
    0
    19:20
    Dortmund Airport
    20:10
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £4
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Münster to Essen

What are the most popular stations in Münster and Essen?

In Münster, you will usually depart from Roxel Train Station, Central Bus Station or Central Station, while in Essen you will be arriving at Hafenstr. Bus Stop, Freiheit Bus Stop or Central Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Essen from Münster? With 5 connections between 2 Carpool, Bus and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Münster and Essen, you can pay as low as £3 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Essen in just 0h 33m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Münster and Essen are Deutsche Bahn, BlaBlaCar and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Münster and Essen is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Telgte or to Gelsenkirchen, and look at flights from Dortmund Airport, and landing at Dusseldorf Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Münster to Essen?

The most popular companies between Münster and Essen, are Deutsche Bahn, BlaBlaCar and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn

All you need to know when you travel from Münster to Essen

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Münster to Essen. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Münster to Essen

How can I reach Essen from Münster?

Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Carpool, Bus and Train, with which you can get to Essen from Münster.

How far is Essen from Münster?

The distance between Münster and Essen is 70.3 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Münster and Essen?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 2 kgs of CO2, a train 2 kgs, a car 12 kgs, and a flight 17 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Münster to Essen?

You can get to Essen with just £3 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

What is the fastest way to get from Münster to Essen?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Essen in just 0h 33m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

More routes to Münster and to Essen

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Münster and to Essen. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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