Altered Schedules in Münster: Unusual Bus Operations Occur

Münster Transport Disruptions Due to Planned Demonstrations

Citizens of Münster are advised of potential transportation disruptions this Saturday, as several demonstrations are expected to take place in the city center. Consequently, diversions will be necessary for almost all bus lines in the area, with buses temporarily bypassing the city center, main station, Eisenbahnstraße, and Ludgeriplatz.

The city's transit authority has devised temporary reroutes for nearly all lines based on the planned closures. However, given the fluid nature of demonstration areas, short-term modifications to these reroutes might occur. Passengers are encouraged to prepare for service interruptions and delays, as altered routes and possible traffic congestion may lead to trip delays or cancellations.

The following is a summary of the revised bus routes:

Lines 1 and 9: Service between Metzerstraße and Wilhelmstraße or Steinfurter Straße in both directions, via Geiststraße, Weseler Straße, Stadtgraben, and Schlossplatz. These lines will skip stops such as Ludgeriplatz, Hauptbahnhof, and Bült. The next city center entry and exit points will be Schlossplatz and Neutor, as well as Paulinum.
Lines 2 and 10: Service between Aegidiimarkt and Zumsandestraße in both directions, via Krummer Timpen, Schlossplatz, Münzstraße, and Bült. These lines will ignore stops including Hauptbahnhof, Domplatz, and Ludgeriplatz. The next city center entry and exit points will be Aegidiimarkt and Bült.
Line 4: Service between Aegidiimarkt and Hörstertor in both directions, via Krummer Timpen, Schlossplatz, Münzstraße, and Bült. This line will bypass stops such as Hauptbahnhof, Domplatz, and Ludgeriplatz. The next city center entry and exit points will be Aegidiimarkt and Bült.
Line 5: Service between Düesbergweg and Bült in both directions, via Umgehungsstraße and Warendorfer Straße. This line will skip the Hauptbahnhof stop. The next city center entry point will be Bült.
Line 6: Service between Loddenheide and Hörstertor in both directions, via Umgehungsstraße and Warendorfer Straße. This line will bypass the Hauptbahnhof stop. The next city center entry and exit points will be Zumsandestraße and Hörstertor.
Lines 7 and R72/R73: Line 7 will operate between Geiststraße and Frie-Vendt-Platz (instead of Hauptbahnhof) in both directions, via Geiststraße, Hammer Straße, and Friedrich-Ebert-Straße. As R72/R73 between the stops Frie-Vendt-Platz and Wilhelmstraße in both directions, via Friedrich-Ebert-Straße, Hammer Straße, Geiststraße, Weseler Straße, and Schlossplatz. These lines will avoid stops such as Hauptbahnhof, Bült, and Ludgeriplatz. The next city center entry and exit points will be Frie-Vendt-Platz, Schlossplatz, and Neutor, as well as Paulinum.
Line 8: Service between Loddenheide and Bült in both directions, via Umgehungsstraße and Warendorfer Straße. This line will bypass the Hauptbahnhof stop. The next city center entry point will be Bült.
Line 11: Service between Mühlhäuser Straße and Aegidiimarkt in both directions, via Umgehungsstraße, Hammer Straße, Geiststraße, Weseler Straße, and Aegidiistraße. This line will ignore stops including Hauptbahnhof, Domplatz, and Ludgeriplatz. The next city center entry point will be Aegidiimarkt.
Line 12 and 22 (R22/R32): Line 22 will now run between Mühlenstraße and Frie-Vendt-Platz via detour, Hammer Straße, and Friedrich-Ebert-Straße (instead of Hauptbahnhof). Line 12 will run between Frie-Vendt-Platz and Aegidiimarkt in both directions via Friedrich-Ebert-Straße, Hammer Straße, Geiststraße, Weseler Straße, and Aegidiistraße. These lines will not stop at Hauptbahnhof, Domplatz, and Ludgeriplatz among others. The next stops to the city center are Frie-Vendt-Platz and Aegidiimarkt.
Line 14: Service between Hansa-Berufskolleg and Aegidiitor in both directions via Wolbecker Straße, detour, Hammer Straße, Geiststraße, and Weseler Straße. It will ignore stops at Hauptbahnhof, Domplatz, and Ludgeriplatz among others. The next city center entry point will be Aegidiitor.
Lines 15 and 16: Service between Geiststraße and Am Kreuztor in both directions via Weseler Straße, Stadtgraben, Schlossplatz, and Münzstraße. These lines will bypass Ludgeriplatz, Hauptbahnhof, and Bült among others. The next city center entry point will be Am Kreuztor.
Line 17: Service between Hörstertor and MCC Halle Münsterland (instead of Hauptbahnhof) in both directions via Warendorfer Straße, Hohenzollernring, Hansaring, and Albersloher Weg. It will avoid the Hauptbahnhof stop.
Line 33: Service from MCC Halle Münsterland via Albersloher Weg to Hansaring, then to Geiststraße, and back to MCC Halle Münsterland via Geiststraße, Hammer Straße, and detour.
Line 34: Service from MCC Halle Münsterland via Albersloher Weg, detour, Hammer Straße, and Geiststraße to Geiststraße, then via the Ring to Hansaring, and back to MCC Halle Münsterland.

Regional buses also have detours:

Lines R11 and R13 run via the Ring to MCC Halle Münsterland.
Lines R51 and S50 serve the Bült stop.
Lines R63/R64, R72/R73, and S70 run via Schlossplatz to Frie-Vendt-Platz.
Lines S60, S75, S90, and X90 start and end at Frie-Vendt-Platz.

For the weekend, the Federal Police has issued a general order for Münster Hauptbahnhof prohibiting the carrying of dangerous objects, glass bottles, and alcoholic beverages. This order also applies to the following train routes:

Lengerich - Münster Hbf - Dülmen
Rheine - Münster Hbf - Hamm
Münster Hbf - Capelle

and all trains running on these routes in both directions. This order is in effect from Friday (30.05.) at 00:00 until Sunday (01.06.) at 23:59, with the intent to enhance security in rail traffic and serve as a safety filter for the city's gatherings and events.

The ordinance includes a ban on carrying dangerous items such as firearms, bladed weapons, and alcohol, including replicas of firearms, batons, and irritant spray devices. Alcohol and glass bottles are also prohibited. Although no sales ban for businesses located in Münster Central Station has been issued, alcohol can still be purchased there; however, customers must exit the station immediately afterwards. The Federal Police will conduct increased patrols during the period of the ordinance, and violations of the carrying ban may result in a fine, administrative fine, or criminal proceedings.

A total of 58 incidents involving weapons or other dangerous items were reported at and around Münster Central Station between January 2025 and May 23, 2025. On Tuesday morning (27.05.), a 26-year-old shoplifter threatened two employees of a business in Münster Central Station with a sharp object before fleeing the station. This weekend's demonstrations, scheduled to commence at Servatiiplatz on Saturday at 2:00 PM, are hosted by the "Gemeinsam für Deutschland" alliance of the Querdenker movement. In response, the "Keinen Meter den Nazis" alliance has announced five counter-demonstrations along the march route.

Simultaneously, the "Docklands Festival" will take place at the harbor, with up to 16,000 visitors expected. The arrival and departure of participants in the demonstrations and festival will primarily occur via Münster Central Station. The police advise avoiding the city center by vehicle on Saturday.

Due to the planned demonstrations, disruptions are anticipated in the transportation, finance, and industry sectors as businesses in the city center may experience reduced foot traffic and possible service interruptions.
Given the diversions and reroutes being implemented for almost all bus lines in Münster, passengers are advised to closely monitor the finance industry, as potential transportation delays could impact their ability to meet financial deadlines or commitments that day.