Essen to Bad Ems trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Bad Ems takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen 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 35m
Duration: 188 km
Distance: €58
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Köln Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain 43N / ...

2h 52m

€29–91

Essen to Bad Ems train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Bad Ems. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Bad Ems at 10:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

8:00 PM → 10:29 PM
2h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

4:59 AM → 7:29 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
6:59 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 10:29 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 11:29 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

4:59 AM → 7:29 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
6:59 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 10:29 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 11:29 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

4:59 AM → 7:29 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
6:59 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 10:29 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 11:29 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

4:59 AM → 7:29 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
6:59 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 10:29 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 11:29 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
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