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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Selfkant is to drive which costs €12 - €18 and takes 59 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Selfkant is to drive which takes 59 min and costs €12 - €18.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Selfkant?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Selfkant. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Selfkant, Tüddern Am Höfgen via Aachen, Bushof and Geilenkirchen, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Selfkant?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Selfkant. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Sittard via Aachen Hbf and Heerlen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

How far is it from Cologne to Selfkant?

The distance between Cologne and Selfkant is 108 km. The road distance is 86.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Selfkant without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Cologne to Selfkant, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Selfkant bus from?

Cologne to Selfkant bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Selfkant train from?

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

Train or bus from Cologne to Selfkant?

The best way to get from Cologne to Selfkant is to bus and line 47 bus which takes 2h 48m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €20 - €70 and takes 2h 32m.

Where does the Cologne to Selfkant bus arrive?

Cologne to Selfkant bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Aachen - 58, Peterstraße station.

Where does the Cologne to Selfkant train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Selfkant?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Selfkant is 87 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Cologne to Selfkant.

Where can I stay near Selfkant?

There are 1440+ hotels available in Selfkant.

Cologne to Selfkant - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 47 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Selfkant by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Neuss Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Geilenkirchentrain Re
3. Take the bus from Geilenkirchen, Bahnhof to Selfkant, Tüddern Am Höfgenbus Sb3 / ...
2h 29m
Drive 86.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Selfkantcar 86.8 km
59 min
€13–18
Bus, line 47 bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Aachen - 58, Peterstraßebus
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Bushof to Herzogenrath, Bahnhofbus 47 / ...
3. Take the bus from Geilenkirchen, Bahnhof to Selfkant, Tüddern Am Höfgenbus Sb3 / ...
2h 48m
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Heerlentrain S43 / ...
2h 32m
€21–69
Train, bus via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Geilenkirchentrain Re
2. Take the bus from Geilenkirchen, Bahnhof to Selfkant, Tüddern Am Höfgenbus Sb3 / ...
2h 37m
€22–78

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Distance: 108.2 km
Duration: 2h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Selfkant via Aachen - 58, Peterstraße, Aachen, Bushof, Herzogenrath, Bahnhof, Herzogenrath, Bf, Geilenkirchen, Bf, Geilenkirchen, Bahnhof, and Selfkant, Tüddern Am Höfgen in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Hbf to Selfkant via Aachen Hbf, Heerlen, Sittard, Sittard, Station Sittard, and Tüddern, Am Höfgen in around 2h 32m.

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