The average train between Essen and Selm takes 58 min and the fastest train takes 56 min. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Selm. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Essen and Selm. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Selm at 10:19 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 58 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Selm. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Selm station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
Essen to Selm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Selm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Beifang, Bahnhof station.
Book your Essen to Selm train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Essen and Selm is 41.3 km. The road distance is 58 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Beifang, Bahnhof via Dortmund Hbf in around 1h 30m.