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The average train between Köln Hbf and Bad Ems takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Köln Hbf to Bad Ems. 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 11m
Duration
105 km
Distance
€22
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain train 55 / ...
  2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Bad Ems Westbahnhoftrain train Rb23
1h 54m
€12–79

Köln Hbf to Bad Ems train times

Trains run hourly between Köln Hbf and Bad Ems. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Köln Hbf is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Bad Ems at 5:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 36m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 36m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 36m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 36m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 36m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 36m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 36m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 36m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 36m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 36m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 23m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 36m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 36m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)1h 36m • 1 change
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  • Distance: 105.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Köln Hbf, Germany and Bad Ems, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Bad Ems Westbahnhof via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 1h 54m.

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