What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Selb?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Selb is to train and bus which costs €50 - €170 and takes 9h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Selb?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Selb is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Selb?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Selb. However, there are services departing from Köln and arriving at Selb Stadt via Frankfurt central train station and Marktredwitz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Selb?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Selb. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Selb Stadt via Nürnberg Hbf and Oberkotzau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

How far is it from Cologne to Selb?

The distance between Cologne and Selb is 550 km. The road distance is 474.6 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Selb without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Selb without a car is to train via Marktredwitz which takes 6h 28m and costs €100 - €310.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Selb?

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Cologne to Selb, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Selb bus from?

Cologne to Selb bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Köln station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Selb train from?

Cologne to Selb train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Selb?

The best way to get from Cologne to Selb is to train via Marktredwitz which takes 6h 28m and costs €100 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 8m.

Where does the Cologne to Selb bus arrive?

Cologne to Selb bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Where does the Cologne to Selb train arrive?

Cologne to Selb train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Selb?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Selb is 475 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Cologne to Selb.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Selb?

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Cologne to Selb - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Selb by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Marktredwitz
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Marktredwitztrain Re31 / ...
6h 28m
€105–303
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Marktredwitz stationbus 068 / ...
9h 20m
€50–165
Drive 474.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Selbcar 474.6 km
4h 47m
€69–99
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Flughafen Terminal to Regensburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Marktredwitztrain
7h 12m
€142–500
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Oberkotzautrain Re31 / ...
6h 41m
€112–326
Train via Bamberg
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bambergtrain 1
2. Take the train from Bamberg to Hof Hbftrain Re35
8h 29m
€112–333
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Marktredwitz stationbus 068 / ...
10h 8m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane FRA - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Marktredwitztrain
6h 13m
€141–336
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Hof Hbftrain
7h 36m
€189–502
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Flughafen Terminal to Regensburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Marktredwitztrain
7h 52m
€152–519

Cologne to Selb by train and bus

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6h 28mAverage Duration

€105Cheapest Price

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Distance: 549.8 km
Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Selb, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Selb Stadt via Nürnberg Hbf, Marktredwitz, and Marktredwitz in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to Selb Stadt via Frankfurt central train station and Marktredwitz in around 10h 8m.

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