Train Basel to Bad Ems from €170 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Bad Ems takes 5h 37m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

5h 37m
Duration: 431 km
Distance: €170
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
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5h 43m

€92–365

Basel to Bad Ems train times

Trains run hourly between Basel and Bad Ems. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Bad Ems at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

4:56 AM → 10:30 AM
5h 34m • 2 changes
6:25 AM → 11:27 AM
5h 2m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 12:30 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 1:27 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

4:56 AM → 10:30 AM
5h 34m • 2 changes
6:25 AM → 11:27 AM
5h 2m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 12:30 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 1:27 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

4:56 AM → 10:30 AM
5h 34m • 2 changes
6:25 AM → 11:27 AM
5h 2m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 12:30 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 1:27 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

4:56 AM → 10:30 AM
5h 34m • 2 changes
6:25 AM → 11:27 AM
5h 2m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 12:30 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 1:27 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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