Mobility

Please arrange your own transportation to Münster yourself. Whether you travel by plane, train or automobile, Münster is well connected to Germany’s transportation system. The nearest airport is the Flughafen Münster/ Osnabrück (FMO), which is about 45 minutes away by bus from the main train station in Münster. The airports in Dortmund, Düsseldorf and Amsterdam are also nearby. We recommend checking online air travel portals to compare prices and determine whether the airlines in your home city make stops at one of these airports. If you have any questions about what to do when you arrive, please contact the InfoPoint team at the International Office.

Semester ticket

As of April 01, 2024, the nationwide semester ticket applies to students attending the University of Münster, providing coverage for the full range of German public transportation networks including buses, streetcars, S-Bahn, U-Bahn, RE, RB, and more. However, there are no options for bringing along extra passengers, while children aged six and below may ride for free. This electronic ticket can be obtained via the Self-Service portal or the DB Ticket Shop NRW and remains valid for one semester. No refunds will be issued unless due to exceptional circumstances such as deregistering or pursuing studies abroad.

Schedule details can be found online of via Stadtwerke Münster.

After completing registration and settling the semester fees, you can acquire your semester ticket through the self-service portal of the University of Münster. Access information will arrive via postal delivery at the indicated address following enrolment. Make sure your name is clearly visible on the mailbox, and recipients remain accessible at said location. Once logged into your user account, follow up on detailed instructions for paying the semester contributions without delay. Remember to provide any necessary updates to your profile data if prompted.

Present your student ID card together with an official form of identification such as a national identity card or passport when using the semester ticket. Kindly note that its use is limited to public transportation services. Specifically, high-speed trains (ICE/IC, often identified by their white colour), intercity express trains (EC), and other long-distance train rides require separate booking before boarding either through the Deutsche Bahn website, app, ticketing machines, or authorized counters. Additional fare regulations include purchasing tickets ahead of time at automated machine dispensers or designated counters.

 

AStA (General Students' Committee) information regarding the semester ticket (in German)

FAQ for the Self-Service Portal

Bicycling
Münster is known as Germany’s bicycle capital. On the promenade that encircles Münster’s historic city centre, there is a bike street that allows you to quickly reach all your destinations in Münster. Therefore, it makes sense to purchase your own bike for your time in Münster. You can find inexpensive offers on various online platforms or at (bike) flea markets, e.g. the Fietsenbörse. There is also the option of renting a bike long-term for around 20 euros per month.