The average train between Cologne and Bad Ems takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne 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 hourly between Cologne and Bad Ems. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Bad Ems at 4:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Koblenz Hbf and take an average of 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 9m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Cologne 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 Cologne to Bad Ems. However, there are services departing from Koeln Sued station and arriving at Bad Ems Westbahnhof station via Koblenz Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Cologne to Bad Ems train services, operated by National Express, depart from Koeln Sued station.
Cologne to Bad Ems train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Bad Ems Westbahnhof station.
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The distance between Cologne and Bad Ems is 85.5 km. The road distance is 109 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Sued to Bad Ems Westbahnhof via Koblenz Hbf and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 1h 57m.