The average train between Bad Ems and Cologne takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Bad Ems to Cologne. 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 hourly between Bad Ems and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Bad Ems is at 9:28 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bad Ems to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bad Ems station and arriving at Cologne station via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Bad Ems to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bad Ems Westbahnhof station.
Bad Ems to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
The distance between Bad Ems and Cologne is 85.5 km. The road distance is 105 km.
You can take a train from Bad Ems Westbahnhof to Köln Hbf via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 1h 26m.