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4.6Travel optionsfrom Bensheim to Cologne
How to get from Bensheim to Cologne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bensheim to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:45 AM2h55Bensheim3:40 AMCologne$181One-way0 transfers
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- 12:45 AM2h55Bensheim3:40 AMCologne$181One-way0 transfers
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- 12:45 AM2h55Bensheim3:40 AMCologne$181One-way0 transfers
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Compare train and bus for Bensheim to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bensheim to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 113 miles (183 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$62 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Bensheim to Cologne:
A bus is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bensheim to Cologne costing on average $62 (€51).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bensheim to Cologne:
A bus is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bensheim to Cologne costing on average $62 (€51).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bensheim and Cologne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Trains mostly depart from Bensheim station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Cologne by train.
- 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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