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Trip Overview

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.

2h 6m
Duration
103 km
Distance
€23
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Cologne to Bad Ems train times

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.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 51m • 1 change
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 51m • 1 change
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 51m • 1 change
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 25m • 1 change
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 51m • 1 change
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 51m • 1 change
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 25m • 1 change
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 51m • 1 change
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 9m • 1 change
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 54m • 1 change
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    Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 25m • 1 change
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 51m • 1 change
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 54m • 1 change
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    Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 25m • 1 change
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 51m • 1 change
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 54m • 1 change
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    Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 25m • 1 change
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 51m • 1 change
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 54m • 1 change
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    Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 25m • 1 change
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 51m • 1 change
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 9m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 103.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Bad Ems, Germany?

You can take a train from Koeln Sued to Bad Ems Westbahnhof via Koblenz Hbf and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 1h 57m.

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