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Museum im Burg Bentheim
Castle museum inside Burg Bentheim, presenting noble residence rooms, regional history, and centuries of life in the fortress.
Cheapest price
€44
Average price
€51
Fastest journey
2 h 27 m
Average duration
2 h 52 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
237 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Bad Bentheim is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Bad Bentheim will cost around €51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €44.
It's difficult to get from Hamburg to Bad Bentheim without transferring at least once.
ICE 613 · 20374
ICE 203 · ICE 142
ICE 201 · ICE 144
ICE 2311 · ICE 144
ICE 1037 · ICE 142
ICE 2311 · ICE 144
ICE 1037 · ICE 142
ICE 203 · ICE 142
ICE 201 · ICE 144
ICE 613 · 20374Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Bad Bentheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a flight costs an average of €225.
Distance: 147 miles (237 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€61 Average price | €387 Average price | €25 Average price Cheapest | €41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 18m Average total duration 4h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 17m Average total duration 7h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Bad Bentheim:
A bus is €35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Bad Bentheim costing on average €61.
A bus is €362 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Bad Bentheim costing on average €387.
Other travel options to Bad Bentheim take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 18m.
Bus takes on average 7h 47m.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (3h 13m by train vs 3h 30m by car). Tickets start at around €61 compared to roughly €41 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Bad Bentheim trains for tomorrow, Saturday, August 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 201 · ICE 144 | On time 12:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3h05 | 3:50 PM Bad Bentheim station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2311 · ICE 144 | Delayed 11:53 AM 1:23 PMHamburg Harburg | 2h27 | 3:50 PM Bad Bentheim station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 613 · 20374 | On time 1:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3h18 | 5:03 PM Bad Bentheim station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 203 · ICE 142 | On time 2:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 3h05 | 5:50 PM Bad Bentheim station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1037 · ICE 142 | On time 3:23 PM Hamburg Harburg | 2h27 | 5:50 PM Bad Bentheim station | 1 transfer |
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Trains from Hamburg to Bad Bentheim run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €31 but you can travel from only €18 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 22:56. The fastest train covers the 147 miles (237 km) distance in 2h 51m.
Distance 147 miles (237 km) |
Average train duration 3h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price €31 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 51m |
First train 12:13 AM |
Last train 10:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
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Discover the best of Bad Bentheim — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bad Bentheim trip today.
Castle museum inside Burg Bentheim, presenting noble residence rooms, regional history, and centuries of life in the fortress.
Accessible open-air museum at a historic quarry, explaining Bentheim sandstone extraction that shaped the town’s economy and architecture.
Open-air geological site with interpretive value, showing historic sandstone workings and why Bentheim stone became famous across the region.
Historic castle hill walking area with sandstone lanes, viewpoints, and old-town atmosphere; the best place to feel Bad Bentheim’s character.
Main spa park with lawns, mature trees, and quiet walking paths, popular for relaxed strolls and a break between sightseeing stops.
Central square area for events and everyday town life, useful as an orientation point and pleasant for seeing Bad Bentheim at a local pace.
Grünkohl mit Pinkel is a North German winter staple of kale stewed with sausage and potatoes, cherished across Lower Saxony for hearty cold-weather meals.
Bentheimer Schwein dishes feature meat from the traditional Bentheim Black Pied pig, a regional heritage breed valued for rich flavor and local farming history.
Buchweizenpfannkuchen are buckwheat pancakes long associated with rural Lower Saxony, served sweet or savory and rooted in local farmhouse cooking.
Upscale hotel restaurant with refined seasonal cuisine and polished service, suitable for a more elegant dinner in Bad Bentheim.
Traditional restaurant in and around Burg Bentheim, known for regional German dishes and a historic atmosphere suited to a classic local meal.
Established brewery-style venue serving hearty German and regional fare in a relaxed setting, popular for casual dining and local beer.
Moderate for Germany: lodging and dining are usually below big-city rates, while local transit and daily basics stay fairly manageable for tourists.
Service is usually included, but rounding up or adding 5-10% is common in restaurants. Round up taxi fares and leave small change at cafes for good service.
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Bad Bentheim Bahnhof -> Bad Bentheim Markt
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Bad Bentheim by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bad Bentheim, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hamburg to Bad Bentheim trains use the Hamburg Hbf to Bad Bentheim station pair. Use this guide to compare Hamburg and Bad Bentheim train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Hamburg-Harburg is 13 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Harburg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Café Bom Dia, Hünkar, Yoko Sushi Harburg, Mathewes Grill
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Harburg. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Panorama, Hotel Harburger Hof, Hotel Jeta, Hotel Süderelbe.
Hamburg Airport is 6 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald's, St. Pauli, Scoom, McCafé
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg Airport. ATMs are available at Hamburg Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Airport. Information desks are available at Hamburg Airport.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg Airport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Airport.
Nearby hotels include Leonardo Inn Airport.
Bad Bentheim has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: La Vita, Der Grieche, Cafe im Schloss, Fürstenhof
Wi-Fi is available at Bad Bentheim. ATMs are available at Bad Bentheim.
Ticket office support is available at Bad Bentheim. Information desks are available at Bad Bentheim.
Luggage storage is available at Bad Bentheim. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bad Bentheim: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bad Bentheim: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bad Bentheim.
Nearby hotels include Kurhaus-Hotel, Hotel Grossfeld, Hotel Diana, Bentheimer Hof.
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