Train Cologne to Bad Ems from €23 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Bad Ems takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. The train service runs several times per day 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 47m

Duration

105 km

Distance

€23

Average price

Every 4 hours

Frequency

Cologne to Bad Ems train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Bad Ems. The earliest departure is at 12:24 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 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, June 23, 2026

3:56 PM → 5:58 PM
2h 2m • 1 change
4:56 PM → 6:59 PM
2h 3m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, June 24, 2026

12:24 AM → 4:58 AM
4h 34m • 1 change
6:04 AM → 8:47 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
11:03 AM → 1:59 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
1:03 PM → 3:55 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, June 25, 2026

6:04 AM → 8:47 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
11:03 AM → 1:59 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
1:03 PM → 3:55 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
2:03 PM → 4:59 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, June 26, 2026

6:04 AM → 8:47 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
11:03 AM → 1:59 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
1:03 PM → 3:55 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
2:03 PM → 4:59 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, June 27, 2026

12:38 AM → 6:29 AM
5h 51m • 1 change
6:04 AM → 8:29 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 9:46 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
4:03 PM → 6:59 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, June 28, 2026

5:56 AM → 8:29 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 9:46 AM
1h 53m • 1 change
4:56 PM → 6:59 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
11:56 PM → 4:58 AM
Arrives next day
5h 2m • 1 change

Departing Monday, June 29, 2026

3:56 AM → 6:29 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
6:04 AM → 8:47 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
11:56 AM → 1:59 PM
2h 3m • 1 change
1:56 PM → 3:55 PM
1h 59m • 1 change
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