What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Bensheim?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Bensheim is to bus which costs €25 - €50 and takes 4h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Bensheim?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Bensheim is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Bensheim?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Bensheim. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Bensheim, Bahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Basel to Bensheim?

The distance between Basel and Bensheim is 287 km. The road distance is 276.1 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Bensheim without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Bensheim without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs €50 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Bensheim?

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Basel to Bensheim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bensheim train from?

Basel to Bensheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Bensheim?

The best way to get from Basel to Bensheim is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs €50 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €50 and takes 4h 38m.

Where does the Basel to Bensheim train arrive?

Basel to Bensheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Basel to Bensheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Bensheim is 276 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Basel to Bensheim.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Bensheim?

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Where can I stay near Bensheim?

There are 386+ hotels available in Bensheim.

Basel to Bensheim - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Bensheim by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Bensheim, Bahnhoftrain Re60 / ...
2h 58m
€54–126
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Heidelberg central train stationbus FlixBus 107
4h 38m
€25–47
Night train
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Mannheim Hbfnighttrain Nj
3h 58m
€31–109
Drive 276.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Bensheimcar 276.1 km
2h 19m
€48–69

Basel to Bensheim by train

217Weekly Trains

2h 58mAverage Duration

€54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 286.8 km
Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Bensheim, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Bensheim, Bahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Heidelberg central train station once daily. Tickets cost €18–35 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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