What is the best way to travel from Cologne to Bensheim?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Carpool and Trains to Bensheim from Cologne. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Bensheim from Cologne?
You can reach Bensheim with just £13 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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BlaBlaCar2h 10m011:30Cologne13:40Bensheim0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Cologne (Germany) at 22/07/2026 11:30:00 to , Bensheim (Germany) arriving at 22/07/2026 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 15m023:40CologneEhrenfeld Train Station04:55BensheimCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Ehrenfeld Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 22/07/2026 23:40:00 to Central Station, Bensheim (Germany) arriving at 23/07/2026 04:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 0m020:54CologneEhrenfeld Train Station23:54BensheimCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Ehrenfeld Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 22/07/2026 20:54:00 to Central Station, Bensheim (Germany) arriving at 22/07/2026 23:54:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 49m011:54CologneEhrenfeld Train Station14:43BensheimCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Ehrenfeld Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 22/07/2026 11:54:00 to Central Station, Bensheim (Germany) arriving at 22/07/2026 14:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 49m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 49m017:54CologneEhrenfeld Train Station20:43BensheimCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Ehrenfeld Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 22/07/2026 17:54:00 to Central Station, Bensheim (Germany) arriving at 22/07/2026 20:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 49m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 22m000:30CologneEhrenfeld Train Station07:52BensheimCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Ehrenfeld Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 22/07/2026 00:30:00 to Central Station, Bensheim (Germany) arriving at 22/07/2026 07:52:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 22m
Cheapest Carpool Wednesday
Cheapest Trains Wednesday
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Deutsche Bahn3h 57m003:50CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station07:47BensheimCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 24/07/2026 03:50:00 to Central Station, Bensheim (Germany) arriving at 24/07/2026 07:47:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 57m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 40m004:15CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station06:55BensheimCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 24/07/2026 04:15:00 to Central Station, Bensheim (Germany) arriving at 24/07/2026 06:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 14m021:40CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station00:54BensheimCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 24/07/2026 21:40:00 to Central Station, Bensheim (Germany) arriving at 25/07/2026 00:54:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 14m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 43m005:08CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station07:51BensheimCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 24/07/2026 05:08:00 to Central Station, Bensheim (Germany) arriving at 24/07/2026 07:51:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 43m
Cheapest Trains Friday
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BlaBlaCar2h 20m017:50Cologne20:10Bensheim0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Cologne (Germany) at 27/07/2026 17:50:00 to , Bensheim (Germany) arriving at 27/07/2026 20:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
Cheapest Carpool Monday
What are the fastest trips from Cologne to Bensheim?
You can get to Bensheim from Cologne in just 2h 10m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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BlaBlaCar2h 10m011:30Cologne13:40Bensheim0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Cologne (Germany) at 22/07/2026 11:30:00 to , Bensheim (Germany) arriving at 22/07/2026 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 49m011:54CologneEhrenfeld Train Station14:43BensheimCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Ehrenfeld Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 22/07/2026 11:54:00 to Central Station, Bensheim (Germany) arriving at 22/07/2026 14:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 49m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 49m017:54CologneEhrenfeld Train Station20:43BensheimCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Ehrenfeld Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 22/07/2026 17:54:00 to Central Station, Bensheim (Germany) arriving at 22/07/2026 20:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 49m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 0m020:54CologneEhrenfeld Train Station23:54BensheimCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Ehrenfeld Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 22/07/2026 20:54:00 to Central Station, Bensheim (Germany) arriving at 22/07/2026 23:54:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 15m023:40CologneEhrenfeld Train Station04:55BensheimCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Ehrenfeld Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 22/07/2026 23:40:00 to Central Station, Bensheim (Germany) arriving at 23/07/2026 04:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 22m000:30CologneEhrenfeld Train Station07:52BensheimCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Ehrenfeld Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 22/07/2026 00:30:00 to Central Station, Bensheim (Germany) arriving at 22/07/2026 07:52:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 22m
Fastest Carpool Wednesday
Fastest Trains Wednesday
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Deutsche Bahn2h 40m004:15CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station06:55BensheimCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 24/07/2026 04:15:00 to Central Station, Bensheim (Germany) arriving at 24/07/2026 06:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 43m005:08CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station07:51BensheimCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 24/07/2026 05:08:00 to Central Station, Bensheim (Germany) arriving at 24/07/2026 07:51:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 43m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 14m021:40CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station00:54BensheimCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 24/07/2026 21:40:00 to Central Station, Bensheim (Germany) arriving at 25/07/2026 00:54:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 14m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 57m003:50CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station07:47BensheimCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 24/07/2026 03:50:00 to Central Station, Bensheim (Germany) arriving at 24/07/2026 07:47:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 57m
Fastest Trains Friday
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BlaBlaCar2h 20m017:50Cologne20:10Bensheim0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Cologne (Germany) at 27/07/2026 17:50:00 to , Bensheim (Germany) arriving at 27/07/2026 20:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
Fastest Carpool Monday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Cologne to Bensheim
What are the most popular stations in Cologne and Bensheim?
In Cologne, you will usually depart from Central Station, Messe/Deutz Train Station or Central Bus Station, while in Bensheim you will be arriving at Bus Stop, Auerbach Train Station or Central Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Bensheim from Cologne? With 4 connections between 2 Carpool and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Cologne and Bensheim, you can pay as low as £13 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Bensheim in just 2h 10m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Cologne and Bensheim are Deutsche Bahn and BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Cologne and Bensheim is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Huerth or to Zwingenberg (Bergstrasse), and look at flights from Dusseldorf Airport, and landing at Frankfurt am Main Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Cologne to Bensheim?
The most popular companies between Cologne and Bensheim, are Deutsche Bahn and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
All you need to know when you travel from Cologne to Bensheim
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Cologne to Bensheim. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Cologne to Bensheim
How can I reach Bensheim from Cologne?
Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Carpool and Train, with which you can get to Bensheim from Cologne.
How far is Bensheim from Cologne?
The distance between Cologne and Bensheim is 182.3 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Cologne and Bensheim?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 5 kgs of CO2, a train 6 kgs, a car 31 kgs, and a flight 45 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Cologne to Bensheim?
You can get to Bensheim with just £13 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Bensheim?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Bensheim in just 2h 10m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
More routes to Cologne and to Bensheim
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Cologne and to Bensheim. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
