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Bad Ems to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bad Ems and Cologne takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Bad Ems to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 1m
Duration
105 km
Distance
€23
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Bad Ems Westbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain train Rb23
  2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain train 91 / ...
1h 33m
€12–46

Bad Ems to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Bad Ems and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bad Ems is at 9:28 PM which arrives into Cologne at 11:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)1h 38m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)2h 34m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)2h 30m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)1h 38m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)2h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)2h 34m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)2h 30m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)1h 38m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)2h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)2h 34m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)2h 30m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)1h 38m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH (MittelrheinBahn)2h 4m • 1 change
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  • Distance: 105.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 1m

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 33m.

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