Train Bad Ems to Essen from €58 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Bad Ems and Essen takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Bad Ems to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 37m

Duration

188 km

Distance

€58

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Bad Ems to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Bad Ems and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bad Ems is at 9:28 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Koblenz Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:28 PM → 12:09 AM
Arrives next day
2h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:28 AM → 8:58 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
8:31 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
9:28 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

5:28 AM → 8:58 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
8:31 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
9:28 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

5:28 AM → 8:58 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
8:31 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 27m • 2 changes
9:28 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

5:28 AM → 8:58 AM
3h 30m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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