The average train between Bad Ems and Essen takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Bad Ems to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bad Ems and Essen. 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 Essen at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Koblenz Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 19m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bad Ems to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bad Ems to Essen. However, there are services departing from Bad Ems station and arriving at Essen station via Leverkusen Mitte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Bad Ems to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Koblenz Hbf station.
Bad Ems to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Bad Ems to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and National Express.
The distance between Bad Ems and Essen is 134 km. The road distance is 188 km.
You can take a train from Bad Ems Westbahnhof to Essen Hbf via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, Koblenz Hbf, and Leverkusen Mitte in around 3h 21m.