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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Selm is to drive which costs €7 - €12 and takes 47 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Selm is to drive which takes 47 min and costs €7 - €12.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Selm?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Selm. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Beifang, Bahnhof via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.

How far is it from Essen to Selm?

The distance between Essen and Selm is 58 km. The road distance is 55.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Selm without a car is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs €16 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Essen to Selm, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Selm train from?

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

Where does the Essen to Selm train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Selm?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Selm is 55 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Essen to Selm.

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

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Where can I stay near Selm?

There are 182+ hotels available in Selm.

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

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

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 Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Beifang, Bahnhoftrain Rb51
1h 27m
€16–63
Drive 55.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essen to Selmcar 55.5 km
47 min
€8–12
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Dortmund central bus stationbus 081 / ...
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Lünen, ZOB - Hbftrain
3. Take the bus from Lünen, ZOB - Hbf to Selm, Schulzentrum/St. Josefbus R19 / ...
2h
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Essen to Selmtaxi 55.5 km
47 min
€150–190

Essen to Selm by train

124Weekly Trains

1h 27mAverage Duration

€16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 58.1 km
Duration: 1h 27m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Beifang, Bahnhof via Dortmund Hbf in around 1h 27m.

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