The average train between Bensheim and Cologne takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Bensheim to Cologne. 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 Bensheim and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Bensheim is at 7:13 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:14 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bensheim to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bensheim station and arriving at Cologne station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Bensheim to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bensheim, Bahnhof station.
Bensheim to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Bensheim to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Bensheim and Cologne is 182.6 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a train from Bensheim, Bahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Frankfurt in around 2h 12m.