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

The cheapest way to get from Bad Ems to Cologne is to drive which costs €14 - €21 and takes 1h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bad Ems to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs €14 - €21.

Is there a direct bus between Bad Ems and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Bad Ems to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bad Ems Rathaus and arriving at Köln Hbf via Montabaur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Bad Ems and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Bad Ems to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bad Ems Westbahnhof and arriving at Köln Hbf via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

How far is it from Bad Ems to Cologne?

The distance between Bad Ems and Cologne is 105 km. The road distance is 103.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bad Ems to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs €16 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Bad Ems to Cologne, including transfers.

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

Bad Ems to Cologne bus services, operated by Griesar Reisen GmbH, depart from Bad Ems Rathaus station.

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

Bad Ems to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bad Ems Westbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Bad Ems to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bad Ems to Cologne is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs €16 - €60. Alternatively, you can line 456 bus and bus, which costs and takes 3h 8m.

Where does the Bad Ems to Cologne bus arrive?

Bad Ems to Cologne bus services, operated by Griesar Reisen GmbH, arrive at Montabaur Konrad-Adenauer-Platz station.

Where does the Bad Ems to Cologne train arrive?

Bad Ems to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Koblenz Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Bad Ems to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bad Ems to Cologne is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Bad Ems to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Bad Ems to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, line 456 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Bad Ems to Cologne by train, bus, or car

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 Bad Ems Westbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb23
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 55 / ...
1h 26m
€16–60
Drive 103.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Bad Ems to Colognecar 103.1 km
1h 25m
€15–21
Line 456 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bad Ems Rathaus to Montabaur Konrad-Adenauer-Platzbus 456
2. Take the bus from Montabaur to Köln Hbfbus
3h 8m
Train via Koeln Sued
1. Take the train from Bad Ems Westbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb23
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln Suedtrain Re
1h 45m
€23–40

Bad Ems to Cologne by train

142Weekly Trains

1h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 105.2 km
Duration: 1h 26m

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

You can take a train from Bad Ems Westbahnhof to Köln Hbf via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 1h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bad Ems Rathaus to Köln Hbf via Montabaur Konrad-Adenauer-Platz and Montabaur in around 3h 8m.

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