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How to get fromEssen to Seltersby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Selters by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 420 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Montabaur Bahnhoftrain train 41
    2. Take the bus from Montabaur Bahnhof to Seltersbus bus 420
    3h 1m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Montabaurbus bus N161
    5h 15m
    €15–24

  3. Drive  146.4 km

    1. Drive from Essen to Selterscar car 146.4 km
    1h 26m
    €22–31

  4. Train, line 420 bus via Cologne

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Montabaur Bahnhoftrain train 49 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Montabaur Bahnhof to Seltersbus bus 420
    3h 57m

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  • Distance: 186.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Selters, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Montabaur once daily. Tickets cost €15–24 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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