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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Selb is to bus which costs €35 - €95 and takes 11h 9m.

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 45m and costs €65 - €100.

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 Koeln Hbf and arriving at Selb Stadt via Erfurt Hbf, Gera Sued and Hof Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 17m.

How far is it from Cologne to Selb?

The distance between Cologne and Selb is 550 km. The road distance is 474.9 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 which takes 6h 12m and costs €65 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Cologne to Selb, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Selb train from?

Cologne to Selb train services, operated by Nightjet, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Selb?

The best way to get from Cologne to Selb is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs €65 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €95 and takes 11h 9m.

Where does the Cologne to Selb train arrive?

Cologne to Selb train services, operated by Nightjet, arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Selb?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Selb is 475 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Cologne to Selb.

Where can I stay near Selb?

There are 579+ hotels available in Selb.

Cologne to Selb - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Cologne to Selb by train, bus, night train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to MarktredwitzRe31 / ...
6h 12m
€67–149
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Frankfurt central train stationN280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Marktredwitz station068
11h 9m
€37–94
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Erfurt HbfNj
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera SüdRe3 / ...
3. Take the train from Gera Sued to Hof HbfRe
13h 17m
Drive 474.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Selb474.9 km
4h 45m
€67–97
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)FRA - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Marktredwitz
5h 56m
€129–290
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Regensburg Hbf
3. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Marktredwitz
7h 30m
€119–310
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)DUS - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Hof Hbf
8h 6m
€110–409

Cologne to Selb by train and bus

106Weekly Services

6h 12mAverage Duration

€67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 549.6 km
Duration: 6h 12m

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 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Selb Stadt via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Frankfurt central train station, and Marktredwitz in around 11h 9m.

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