The average train between Selm and Essen takes 59 min and the fastest train takes 57 min. There is a train service every few hours from Selm to Essen. 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 Selm and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Selm is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 59 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Selm to Essen. However, there are services departing from Selm station and arriving at Essen station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
Selm to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Selm-Beifang station.
Selm to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Selm to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Selm and Essen is 41.3 km. The road distance is 58 km.
You can take a train from Selm-Beifang to Essen Hbf via Dortmund Hbf in around 54 min.