Train Cologne to Bad Ems from €24 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Bad Ems takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. 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.

2h 6m

Duration

105 km

Distance

€24

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Cologne to Bad Ems train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Bad Ems. The earliest departure is at 3:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Bad Ems at 4:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, July 13, 2026

8:53 PM → 10:29 PM
1h 36m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, July 14, 2026

3:56 AM → 6:29 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 8:47 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 9:29 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 15, 2026

3:56 AM → 6:29 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 8:47 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 9:29 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 16, 2026

3:56 AM → 6:29 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
5:56 AM → 8:47 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 9:29 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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