Essen to Bad Ems Trains

Essen to Bad Ems trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Bad Ems takes 2h 59m 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 59m

Duration

181 km

Distance

€40

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Essen to Bad Ems train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Bad Ems. The earliest departure is at 2:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 6:55 PM which arrives into Bad Ems at 9:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:00 PM → 3:29 PM
3h 29m • 2 changes
2:00 PM → 4:29 PM
2h 29m • 2 changes
2:55 PM → 5:29 PM
2h 34m • 2 changes
4:00 PM → 6:29 PM
2h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

4:09 AM → 7:29 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 8:29 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
6:09 AM → 9:29 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
8:09 AM → 11:29 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

2:08 AM → 5:29 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
4:09 AM → 7:29 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 8:47 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
6:09 AM → 9:29 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

2:08 AM → 5:29 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
4:09 AM → 7:29 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 8:47 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
6:09 AM → 9:29 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

4:09 AM → 7:29 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 8:47 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
6:09 AM → 9:29 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
6:32 AM → 10:29 AM
3h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

2:08 AM → 5:29 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
4:09 AM → 7:29 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 8:47 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
6:09 AM → 9:29 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
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