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Museum der Stadt Bensheim
Bensheim’s city museum presents local history, archaeology, and art in a compact setting ideal for understanding the town’s past.
Cheapest price
€139
Average price
€139
Fastest journey
5 h 22 m
Average duration
5 h 22 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
443 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Bensheim is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Bensheim will cost around €139 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €139.
Of the 1 trains that leave Hamburg for Bensheim on Wed, Aug 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 443 km distance in an average of 5 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 22 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 5 h 22 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Bensheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, and a flight costs an average of €102.
Distance: 275 miles (443 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€116 Average price | €40 Average price Cheapest | €147 Average price | €23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Bensheim:
A bus is €76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Bensheim costing on average €116.
A bus is €107 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Bensheim costing on average €147.
Other travel options to Bensheim take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 25m.
Bus takes on average 5h 50m.
You'll arrive about 1h 23m sooner (4h 25m by train vs 5h 48m by car). Tickets start at around €116 compared to roughly €23 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.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn.
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 Bensheim trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:29 AM Hamburg | 5h22 | 3:51 PM Bensheim | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Hamburg to Bensheim run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €25 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 275 miles (443 km) distance in 4h 22m.
Distance 275 miles (443 km) |
Average train duration 4h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price €25 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 22m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
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Best time to book 3 days |
Discover the best of Bensheim — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bensheim trip today.
Bensheim’s city museum presents local history, archaeology, and art in a compact setting ideal for understanding the town’s past.
Specialized museum on regional handbell and foundry history, appealing to visitors interested in craftsmanship and industrial heritage.
Historic park ensemble with interpretation on courtly leisure and landscape design; museum-like for culture-focused visitors.
Bensheim’s central market square is lined with historic buildings and hosts events, making it the main place to feel the town’s atmosphere.
Landscaped historic park with pavilions, water features, and woodland paths. One of the region’s finest walking areas.
Charming old-town area with half-timbered houses, lanes, and shops. Best for a relaxed walk and discovering Bensheim’s historic core.
Dry Hessian Riesling from the Bergstraße wine region. It is the area’s signature wine, shaped by sunny slopes and a long local winemaking tradition.
A crisp sparkling wine produced from local grapes. Sekt is widely enjoyed in Hessian wine towns for celebrations and aperitifs.
Soft hand cheese served with onions, vinegar and oil. A classic Hessian tavern dish, often eaten with bread and local wine.
Well-regarded restaurant with refined German and seasonal cuisine. Elegant setting suited to a higher-end meal in central Bensheim.
Traditional Hessian and German restaurant in the old town, known for regional classics, local wine and a cozy historic atmosphere.
Classic wine tavern focused on Bergstraße wines and regional dishes. Relaxed, traditional atmosphere popular for local specialties.
Moderate for Germany. Hotels and dining are mid-priced, local transit is reasonable, and tourist costs are lower than in Frankfurt or Munich.
Service is often included, but rounding up or adding 5-10% is customary. In cafes and taxis, round up to the nearest euro or leave a small tip.
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Bensheim Bahnhof -> Bensheim Marktplatz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Bensheim 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 Bensheim, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hamburg to Bensheim trains use the Hamburg Hbf to Bensheim station pair, with some services arriving at Bensheim-Auerbach. Use this guide to compare Hamburg and Bensheim 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-Altona is 5 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Altona 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: Ethio, Trattoria Toscana, Marta, Pavillon
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Altona. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Altona. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Altona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Nearby hotels include Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant, Hotel Hamburg Altona, Hotel Central, Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona.
Bensheim has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Cafe Schmitt, Taverna Quick, Rossini, Walderdorffer Hof
Wi-Fi is available at Bensheim. ATMs are available at Bensheim.
Ticket office support is available at Bensheim. Information desks are available at Bensheim.
Luggage storage is available at Bensheim. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bensheim: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bensheim: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bensheim.
Bensheim-Auerbach is 2 km from Bensheim city centre. Public transport options include:
Bensheim-Auerbach 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: Poststuben, Burggraf Bräu, Zum Holzwurm, Blauer Aff
Wi-Fi is available at Bensheim-Auerbach. ATMs are available at Bensheim-Auerbach.
Ticket office support is available at Bensheim-Auerbach. Information desks are available at Bensheim-Auerbach.
Luggage storage is available at Bensheim-Auerbach. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bensheim-Auerbach: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bensheim-Auerbach: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bensheim-Auerbach.
Nearby hotels include Poststuben.
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