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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 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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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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).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
- 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.
- 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).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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