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

The cheapest way to get from Bad Ems to Essen is to bus which costs €16 - €23 and takes 5h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bad Ems to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Bad Ems and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bad Ems to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Bad Ems Rathaus and arriving at Essen central train station via Montabaur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Bad Ems and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Bad Ems to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bad Ems Westbahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf via Koblenz Hbf and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

How far is it from Bad Ems to Essen?

The distance between Bad Ems and Essen is 188 km. The road distance is 167.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Bad Ems to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 2h 43m and costs €30 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Bad Ems to Essen, including transfers.

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

Bad Ems to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Montabaur station.

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

Bad Ems to Essen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Koblenz Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bad Ems to Essen?

The best way to get from Bad Ems to Essen is to train via Cologne which takes 2h 43m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €23 and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Bad Ems to Essen bus arrive?

Bad Ems to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Bad Ems to Essen train arrive?

Bad Ems to Essen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Koeln Messe/Deutz station.

Can I drive from Bad Ems to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bad Ems to Essen is 168 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Bad Ems to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2599+ hotels available in Essen.

Bad Ems to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Bad Ems to Essen 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 via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln Messe/DeutzRe
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbf47 / ...
2h 43m
€32–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Montabaur to Essen central train stationN161
5h 7m
€16–23
Drive 167.8 km
1. Drive from Bad Ems to Essen167.8 km
1h 43m
€24–34
Train
1. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Essen HbfIce / ...
3h 7m
€33–60
Train #2
1. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Leverkusen MitteRe
2. Take the train from Leverkusen Mitte to Essen HbfRe
3h 14m
€38–56

Bad Ems to Essen by train

146Weekly Trains

2h 43mAverage Duration

€32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 188 km
Duration: 2h 43m

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

You can take a train from Bad Ems Westbahnhof to Essen Hbf via Koblenz Hbf, Koeln Messe/Deutz, and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Montabaur to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €16–23 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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