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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Bad Ems is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Bad Ems is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Bad Ems?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Bad Ems. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Bad Ems Westbahnhof via Frankfurt and Limburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Basel to Bad Ems?

The distance between Basel and Bad Ems is 431 km. The road distance is 393.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Bad Ems without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs €50 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Basel to Bad Ems, including transfers.

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

Basel to Bad Ems train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Bad Ems?

The best way to get from Basel to Bad Ems is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs €50 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 37m.

Where does the Basel to Bad Ems train arrive?

Basel to Bad Ems train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Basel to Bad Ems?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Bad Ems is 393 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Basel to Bad Ems.

Where can I stay near Bad Ems?

There are 1719+ hotels available in Bad Ems.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Bad Ems 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 Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to LimburgRb22 / ...
5h 53m
€54–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe central train stationN474 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Coblenz central train stationN93 / ...
7h 37m
€40–64
Drive 393.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Bad Ems393.5 km
3h 40m
€68–98
Train via Basel SBB
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to FrankfurtEc
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to LimburgRb22 / ...
6h 15m
€130–222
Train #2
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof43N / ...
6h 45m
€55–136

Basel to Bad Ems by train

124Weekly Trains

5h 53mAverage Duration

€54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 430.9 km
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Bad Ems, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Bad Ems Westbahnhof via Frankfurt and Limburg in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Bad Ems Westbahnhof via Karlsruhe central train station, Coblenz central train station, Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, Lahnstein Niederlahnstein Bahnhof, and Lahnstein Niederlahnstein Bahnhof in around 7h 37m.

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