How to travel from Bensheim to Cologne

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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 €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. 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 €10, and a train costs an average of €34.

Distance: 113 miles (183 km)

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€54

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from Bensheim to Cologne

How to get from Bensheim to Cologne by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Bensheim to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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03:00AM4h20
Bensheim
07:20AMCologne
$151One-way
0 transfers

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BlaBlaCar Bus
03:00AM4h20
Bensheim
07:20AMCologne
$151One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
12:35PM2h10
Bensheim
02:45PMCologne
$231One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bensheim to Cologne

Travel to Cologne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bensheim to Cologne.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bensheim and Cologne including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bensheim to Cologne is a bus with an average price of $13 (€10).

This is compared to other travel options from Bensheim to Cologne:

A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bensheim to Cologne costing on average $43 (€34).

The fastest way to travel from Bensheim to Cologne is by train with an average journey time of 2h 6m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 10m.

The distance from Bensheim to Cologne is approximately 113 miles (183 km).
The average frequency per day from Bensheim to Cologne is:
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 8 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bensheim to Cologne:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bensheim station and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Bonn Flughafen).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bensheim to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bensheim to Cologne:
  • 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Bensheim to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.

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