There are 4 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
best- Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 5m€32–75Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Montabaur to Essen central train stationbus N161
5h 7m€16–24Drive 162.7 km
- Drive from Bad Ems to Essencar 162.7 km
1h 55m€24–35Train via Cologne
- Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
- Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Essen Hbftrain Re
3h 34m€33–94
Bad Ems to Essen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bad Ems to Essen is to bus which costs €16 - €24 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Bad Ems to Essen is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs €23 - €35.
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.
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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Bad Ems and Essen is 188 km. The road distance is 162.7 km.
The best way to get from Bad Ems to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs €30 - €75.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Bad Ems to Essen, including transfers.
Bad Ems to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Montabaur station.
Bad Ems to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Koblenz Hbf station.
The best way to get from Bad Ems to Essen is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs €30 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €24 and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Bad Ems, Germany and Essen, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Koblenz Hbf to Essen Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €30–65 and the journey takes 1h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Montabaur to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €16–24 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Koblenz Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49-261-98887070
- service@trans-regio.de
- Website
- Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)
Train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Schedules at
- Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 9126 301 90 70
- fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
- Website
- TRI Train Rental GmbH
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- TRI Train Rental GmbH
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Montabaur to Essen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Bad Ems to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.
Bad Ems to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bad Ems to Essen is 163 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Bad Ems to Essen.
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