The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Münster
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$106
Fastest journey
6 h 41 m
Average duration
9 h 26 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
490 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Münster is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Münster will cost around $106 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
Of the 5 trains that leave Basel for Münster on Tue, Dec 16, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 16 the direct trains cover the 490 km distance in an average of 9 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 41 m .
On Tue, Dec 16 the slowest trains will take 19 h 38 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Basel to Münster
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Münster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, and a train costs an average of €53.
Distance: 304 miles (490 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€93 Average price | €46 Average price Cheapest |
6h 35m Average total duration Fastest 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 18m Average total duration 10h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Basel to Münster train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Münster trains for today, Monday, December 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 374 · ICE 612 · 14722 | 7:16 AM Basel SBB | 5h58 | 1:14 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 2 transfers | |
ICE 374 · IC 2320 · ICE 610 · 20222 | 7:16 AM Basel SBB | 7h57 | 3:13 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 3 transfers | |
ICE 374 · IC 2320 · ICE 610 · 14728 | 7:16 AM Basel SBB | 7h58 | 3:14 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 3 transfers | |
ICE 374 · ICE 612 · 20218 | 7:16 AM Basel SBB | 5h57 | 1:13 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 2 transfers | |
ICE 374 · ICE 612 | 7:16 AM Basel SBB | 5h38 | 12:54 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 374 · IC 2320 · ICE 610 | 7:16 AM Basel SBB | 7h38 | 2:54 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 74 · ICE 1010 · ICE 1032 · 14890 | 7:46 AM Basel SBB | 5h55 | 1:41 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 3 transfers | |
ICE 74 · ICE 1010 · ICE 1032 | On time 7:46 AM Basel SBB | 5h39 | 1:25 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 74 · ICE 1010 · ICE 1032 · 52330 | 7:46 AM Basel SBB | 5h52 | 1:38 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 3 transfers | |
ICE 200 | 8:16 AM Basel SBB | 5h38 | 1:54 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 200 · ICE 690 · ICE 798 · 26722 | 8:16 AM Basel SBB | 7h22 | 3:38 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 5 transfers | |
ICE 200 · ICE 690 · ICE 798 · 26722 | 8:16 AM Basel SBB | 7h25 | 3:41 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 5 transfers | |
ICE 200 · ICE 690 · ICE 798 · 26722 | 8:16 AM Basel SBB | 7h06 | 3:22 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
ICE 200 · 20220 | 8:16 AM Basel SBB | 5h57 | 2:13 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 1 transfer | |
ICE 200 · 14724 | 8:16 AM Basel SBB | 5h58 | 2:14 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 1 transfer | |
ICE 372 · IC 2152 · 17422 · 52342 | 9:16 AM Basel SBB | 7h22 | 4:38 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 3 transfers | |
ICE 372 · ICE 610 · 14728 | 9:16 AM Basel SBB | 5h58 | 3:14 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 2 transfers | |
ICE 372 · ICE 610 · 20222 | 9:16 AM Basel SBB | 5h57 | 3:13 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 2 transfers | |
ICE 372 · IC 2152 · 17422 | 9:16 AM Basel SBB | 7h06 | 4:22 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 372 · IC 2152 · 17422 · 14896 | 9:16 AM Basel SBB | 7h25 | 4:41 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 3 transfers | |
ICE 372 · ICE 610 | 9:16 AM Basel SBB | 5h38 | 2:54 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 6 · ICE 918 · 10223 · 14727 | 9:46 AM Basel SBB | 6h10 | 3:56 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 3 transfers | |
ICE 6 · ICE 918 · 10223 | 9:46 AM Basel SBB | 5h49 | 3:35 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 108 | Delayed 10:16 AM Basel SBB | 5h38 | 3:59 PM 3:59 PMMünster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 108 · ICE 598 · ICE 796 · 26726 | On time 10:16 AM Basel SBB | 7h25 | 5:41 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 5 transfers | |
ICE 108 · ICE 598 · ICE 796 · 26726 | On time 10:16 AM Basel SBB | 7h22 | 5:38 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 5 transfers | |
ICE 108 · ICE 598 · ICE 796 · 26726 | On time 10:16 AM Basel SBB | 7h06 | 5:22 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
ICE 108 · 20224 | On time 10:16 AM Basel SBB | 5h57 | 4:13 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 1 transfer | |
ICE 108 · 14730 | On time 10:16 AM Basel SBB | 5h58 | 4:14 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 1 transfer | |
ICE 370 · ICE 518 | Delayed 11:16 AM Basel SBB | 5h38 | 5:00 PM 5:00 PMMünster (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 370 · 26728 · 17426 | 11:16 AM Basel SBB | 7h06 | 6:22 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 370 · IC 2226 · ICE 516 · 14736 | 11:16 AM Basel SBB | 7h58 | 7:14 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 3 transfers | |
ICE 370 · ICE 518 · 20226 | 11:16 AM Basel SBB | 5h57 | 5:13 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 2 transfers | |
ICE 370 · 26728 · 17426 · 52350 | 11:16 AM Basel SBB | 7h22 | 6:38 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 3 transfers | |
ICE 370 · ICE 518 · 14732 | 11:16 AM Basel SBB | 5h58 | 5:14 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 11:30 AM Basel Bad Bhf | 16h35 | 4:05 AM Münster, Hafenstraße (Hauptbahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
ICE 72 · ICE 916 · 10227 · 14731 | 11:46 AM Basel SBB | 6h10 | 5:56 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 3 transfers | |
ICE 72 · ICE 916 · 10227 | 11:46 AM Basel SBB | 5h49 | 5:35 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 106 | Delayed 12:16 PM Basel SBB | 5h38 | 5:57 PM 5:57 PMMünster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 106 · ICE 596 · ICE 794 · 26730 | On time 12:16 PM Basel SBB | 7h06 | 7:22 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
ICE 106 · ICE 596 · ICE 794 · 26730 | On time 12:16 PM Basel SBB | 7h22 | 7:38 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 5 transfers | |
ICE 106 · 20228 | On time 12:16 PM Basel SBB | 5h57 | 6:13 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 1 transfer | |
ICE 106 · 14734 | On time 12:16 PM Basel SBB | 5h58 | 6:14 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 1 transfer | |
ICE 106 · ICE 710 · ICE 28 · ICE 118 | On time 12:16 PM Basel SBB | 7h58 | 8:14 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 4 transfers | |
ICE 278 · ICE 516 · 14736 | 1:16 PM Basel SBB | 5h58 | 7:14 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 2 transfers | |
ICE 278 · 26732 · 17430 · 52354 | 1:16 PM Basel SBB | 7h22 | 8:38 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 3 transfers | |
ICE 278 · 26732 · 17430 | 1:16 PM Basel SBB | 7h06 | 8:22 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 278 · IC 2224 · ICE 514 · 14740 | 1:16 PM Basel SBB | 7h58 | 9:14 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 3 transfers | |
ICE 278 · ICE 516 | On time 1:16 PM Basel SBB | 5h38 | 6:54 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 278 · ICE 516 · 20230 | 1:16 PM Basel SBB | 5h54 | 7:10 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 2 transfers | |
ECE 4 · ICE 224 · ICE 118 | On time 1:46 PM Basel SBB | 6h00 | 7:46 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 104 · ICE 594 · ICE 792 · 26734 | On time 2:16 PM Basel SBB | 7h58 | 10:14 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 5 transfers | |
ICE 104 · 14738 | On time 2:16 PM Basel SBB | 5h58 | 8:14 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 1 transfer | |
ICE 104 · ICE 594 · ICE 792 · 26734 | On time 2:16 PM Basel SBB | 7h06 | 9:22 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
ICE 104 | Delayed 2:16 PM Basel SBB | 5h38 | 7:59 PM 7:59 PMMünster (Westf) Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 104 · ICE 594 · ICE 792 · 26734 | On time 2:16 PM Basel SBB | 7h22 | 9:38 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 5 transfers | |
ICE 104 · 20232 | On time 2:16 PM Basel SBB | 5h57 | 8:13 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 1 transfer | |
ICE 276 · 26736 · 17434 | 3:16 PM Basel SBB | 7h06 | 10:22 PM Münster (Westf) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 276 · ICE 514 · 14740 | 3:16 PM Basel SBB | 5h58 | 9:14 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 2 transfers | |
ICE 276 · ICE 514 | Delayed 3:16 PM Basel SBB | 5h38 | 9:08 PM 9:08 PMMünster (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 276 · IC 2349 · 10237 · 20238 | 3:16 PM Basel SBB | 7h57 | 11:13 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 3 transfers | |
ICE 276 · ICE 514 · 20234 | 3:16 PM Basel SBB | 5h57 | 9:13 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 2 transfers | |
ICE 70 · ICE 912 · 10235 · 20236 | 3:46 PM Basel SBB | 6h27 | 10:13 PM Münster-Zentrum Nord | 3 transfers | |
ICE 70 · ICE 912 · 10235 · 14742 | 3:46 PM Basel SBB | 6h28 | 10:14 PM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 3 transfers | |
ICE 272 · ICE 920 · 14880 | 7:16 PM Basel SBB | 9h25 | 4:41 AM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 2 transfers | |
IC 60402 · ICE 618 · 14708 | 10:16 PM Basel SBB | 8h58 | 7:14 AM Münster-Mecklenbeck | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Münster
Trains from Basel to Münster run on average 23 times per day, taking around 6h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $66 (€53) but you can travel from only $35 (€28) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:43. The fastest train covers the 304 miles (490 km) distance in 6h 41m.
Distance 304 miles (490 km) |
Average train duration 6h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $66 (€53) |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 6h 41m |
First train 00:07 |
Last train 23:43 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Basel to Münster trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Basel and Münster from $35 (€28). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FAQs: Trains from Basel to Münster
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Münster by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Münster, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Basel to Münster
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Schwarzwaldallee.
- Restaurant Les Gareçons
- Restaurant Bahn Kantine
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Alexander
- Hotel Wettstein
- Hotel Balade
- Located in the main hall
- 330 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for trains to Germany
- Hall 2: platforms 5-8 for regional trains within Switzerland
- Tram: Line 2, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse.
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- Monday: 06:30 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 06:30 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 06:30 - 19:00
- Thursday: 06:30 - 19:00
- Friday: 06:30 - 19:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
- McDonald's
- Altes Gasthaus Leve
- Asia Quick 2
- Garbo
- H4 Hotel
- Central Hotel
- Marco Polo
- Martinihof
- Schwarzwaldhütte
- Domino's
- Torino
- Maya Grill
- Grill
- Eis Cafe Delizioso
- Pizza Venezia
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