The average train between Basel and Bad Ems takes 7h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Bad Ems. 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 5 times a day between Basel and Bad Ems. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Bad Ems at 12:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Bad Ems? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Bad Ems. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Bad Ems station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
Basel to Bad Ems train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Bad Ems train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koblenz Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Basel to Bad Ems train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Bad Ems is 308.9 km. The road distance is 425 km.
You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Bad Ems Westbahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 1m.