Train Essen to Bensheim from €71 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Bensheim takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen 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.

3h 5m
Duration: 309 km
Distance: €71
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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2h 46m

€59–136

Essen to Bensheim train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Bensheim. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Bensheim at 4:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

11:53 AM → 2:43 PM
2h 50m • 1 change
12:53 PM → 3:52 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
1:53 PM → 4:43 PM
2h 50m • 1 change
2:51 PM → 5:52 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

4:30 AM → 8:07 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 9:07 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 9:52 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

4:30 AM → 8:07 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 9:07 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 9:52 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

4:30 AM → 8:07 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
5:53 AM → 9:07 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 9:52 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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