What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Bad Ems?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Bad Ems is to train which costs €22 - €35 and takes 3h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Bad Ems?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Bad Ems is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs €22 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Bad Ems?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Bad Ems. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Bad Ems Rathaus via Montabaur Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Bad Ems?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Bad Ems. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Bad Ems Westbahnhof via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Aachen to Bad Ems?

The distance between Aachen and Bad Ems is 174 km. The road distance is 161.1 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Bad Ems without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Bad Ems without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs €22 - €35.

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Bad Ems?

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Aachen to Bad Ems, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Bad Ems bus from?

Aachen to Bad Ems bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Bad Ems train from?

Aachen to Bad Ems train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Aachen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Bad Ems?

The best way to get from Aachen to Bad Ems is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs €22 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 456 bus, which costs and takes 4h 18m.

Where does the Aachen to Bad Ems bus arrive?

Aachen to Bad Ems bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Montabaur station.

Where does the Aachen to Bad Ems train arrive?

Aachen to Bad Ems train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Koblenz Hbf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Bad Ems?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Bad Ems is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Aachen to Bad Ems.

Where can I stay near Bad Ems?

There are 1712+ hotels available in Bad Ems.

Aachen to Bad Ems - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 456 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Aachen to Bad Ems by train, bus, night train, car, or train (Eurostar)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koblenz HbfNj
3h 14m
€22–31
Bus, line 456 bus
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to MontabaurN884
2. Take the bus from Montabaur Bf to Bad Ems Rathaus456
4h 18m
Night train
1. Take the night train from Aachen Hbf to Koblenz HbfNj
3h 12m
€22–270
Drive 161.1 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Bad Ems161.1 km
1h 43m
€23–34
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln HbfRe
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Koblenz HbfRe
3h 32m
€28–97

Aachen to Bad Ems by train

12Weekly Trains

3h 14mAverage Duration

€22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 174.4 km
Duration: 3h 14m

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

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) operates a train from Aachen Hbf to Koblenz Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen station west to Bad Ems Rathaus via Montabaur and Montabaur Bf in around 4h 18m.

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