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Compare train and bus for Cologne to Selm
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Selm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, while a train costs an average of $79.
Distance: 57 miles (92 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Selm:
A bus is $63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Selm costing on average $79.
Other travel options to Selm take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 11m.
Tickets start at around $16 compared to roughly $20 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4. The journey takes 2h 41m versus 1h 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Cologne to Selm
How to get from Cologne to Selm by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Selm is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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11:28 AM1h51Cologne1:19 PMBeifang, Bahnhof$491One-way1 transfer
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- 11:28 AM1h51Cologne1:19 PMBeifang, Bahnhof$491One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 11:28 AM1h51Cologne1:19 PMBeifang, Bahnhof$491One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 3:28 PM1h51Cologne5:19 PMBeifang, Bahnhof$491One-way1 transfer
- 7:27 AM1h52Cologne9:19 AMBeifang, Bahnhof$491One-way1 transfer
- 9:27 AM1h52Cologne11:19 AMBeifang, Bahnhof$491One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Selm:
A bus is $63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Selm costing on average $79.
Other travel options to Selm take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 11m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Selm as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
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- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Selm by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Selm by bus.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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