Cologne to Bad Ems trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Bad Ems takes 1h 43m 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.

1h 43m
Duration: 105 km
Distance: €30
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Köln Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain 43N / ...
Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Bad Ems Westbahnhoftrain Rb23

1h 50m

€14–46

Cologne to Bad Ems train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Bad Ems. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Bad Ems at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

1:53 PM → 3:29 PM
1h 36m • 1 change
2:53 PM → 4:29 PM
1h 36m • 1 change
3:53 PM → 5:29 PM
1h 36m • 1 change
4:53 PM → 6:29 PM
1h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

5:53 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 9:29 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 10:29 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 11:29 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:53 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 9:29 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 10:29 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 11:29 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

5:53 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 9:29 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 10:29 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 11:29 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
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