Bad Ems to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Bad Ems and Essen takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. The train service runs several times per day 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 40m
Duration: 188 km
Distance: €38
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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3h 5m

€32–75

Bad Ems to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Bad Ems and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:31 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bad Ems is at 9:28 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Koblenz Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

8:31 PM → 11:21 PM
2h 50m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

1:28 PM → 3:58 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
2:31 PM → 5:32 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
3:28 PM → 5:58 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
5:28 PM → 7:58 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

1:28 PM → 3:58 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
2:31 PM → 5:32 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
3:28 PM → 5:58 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
5:28 PM → 7:58 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

1:28 PM → 4:00 PM
2h 32m • 1 change
2:31 PM → 5:32 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
3:28 PM → 5:58 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
5:28 PM → 7:58 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

1:28 PM → 3:58 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
2:31 PM → 5:32 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
3:28 PM → 5:58 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
5:28 PM → 7:58 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

2:31 PM → 4:58 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
3:28 PM → 6:32 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
4:28 PM → 6:58 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
6:31 PM → 8:58 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

12:31 PM → 2:58 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
2:31 PM → 4:58 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
3:28 PM → 6:32 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
4:28 PM → 6:58 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:31 PM → 2:58 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
2:31 PM → 4:58 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
3:28 PM → 6:32 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
4:28 PM → 6:58 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bad Ems to Essen? 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.