The average train between Cologne and Sélestat takes 6h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Sélestat. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Cologne and Sélestat. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Sélestat at 8:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 12m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Cologne to Sélestat? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Sélestat. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Sélestat station via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
Cologne to Sélestat train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Sélestat train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Selestat station.
Book your Cologne to Sélestat train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Cologne and Sélestat is 299.2 km. The road distance is 425 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Selestat via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 4h 13m.