The average train between Basel and Bensheim takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Bensheim. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Basel and Bensheim. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Bensheim at 5:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Bensheim. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Bensheim station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Basel to Bensheim train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Bensheim train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Bensheim, Bahnhof station.
Book your Basel to Bensheim train tickets online with ÖBB EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Basel and Bensheim is 248.5 km. The road distance is 287 km.
You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Bensheim, Bahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 58m.