The average train between Bad Ems and Essen takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Bad Ems and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bad Ems is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Essen at 3:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Koblenz Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bad Ems to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bad Ems station and arriving at Essen station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
Bad Ems to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Koblenz Hbf station.
Bad Ems to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Bad Ems to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Bad Ems and Essen is 134 km. The road distance is 188 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Koblenz Hbf to Essen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–95 and the journey takes 1h 46m.