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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Selm is to drive which costs €15 - €22 and takes 1h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Selm is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs €15 - €22.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Selm?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Selm. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Beifang, Bahnhof via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Cologne to Selm?

The distance between Cologne and Selm is 120 km. The road distance is 108.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Selm without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs €18 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Cologne to Selm, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Selm train from?

Cologne to Selm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Selm?

The best way to get from Cologne to Selm is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs €18 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 42m.

Where does the Cologne to Selm train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Selm?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Selm is 109 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Cologne to Selm.

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

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Where can I stay near Selm?

There are 692+ hotels available in Selm.

Cologne to Selm - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Selm by train (Eurostar), bus, or car

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 Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Beifang, Bahnhoftrain Rb51
2h 16m
€18–84
Drive 108.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Selmcar 108.5 km
1h 29m
€16–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Dortmundbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Lünen, ZOB - Hbf to Selm, Schulzentrum/St. Josefbus R19 / ...
2h 42m
Train via Koeln Hbf
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
2h 52m
€18–94

Cologne to Selm by train

124Weekly Trains

2h 16mAverage Duration

€18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 119.6 km
Duration: 2h 16m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Beifang, Bahnhof via Dortmund Hbf in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Selm, Schulzentrum/St. Josef via Dortmund, Dortmund Hbf, Lünen, ZOB - Hbf, and Lünen, ZOB - Hbf in around 2h 42m.

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