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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Bensheim is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Bensheim is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Bensheim?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Bensheim. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Bensheim, Bahnhof via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Essen to Bensheim?

The distance between Essen and Bensheim is 309 km. The road distance is 277.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Bensheim without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 2h 45m and costs €35 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Essen to Bensheim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Bensheim train from?

Essen to Bensheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Bensheim?

The best way to get from Essen to Bensheim is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 2h 45m and costs €35 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Essen to Bensheim train arrive?

Essen to Bensheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Essen to Bensheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Bensheim is 277 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Essen to Bensheim.

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

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Where can I stay near Bensheim?

There are 910+ hotels available in Bensheim.

Essen to Bensheim - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Bensheim by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bensheim, Bahnhoftrain Re60 / ...
2h 45m
€38–119
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Darmstadt central train stationbus N27 / ...
5h 7m
€31–50
Drive 277.2 km
1. Drive from Essen to Bensheimcar 277.2 km
2h 26m
€40–57
Fly, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bensheim, Bahnhoftrain
3h 29m
€109–226
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
3h 20m
€47–115

Essen to Bensheim by train

122Weekly Trains

2h 45mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 308.9 km
Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Bensheim, Germany?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Bensheim, Bahnhof via Frankfurt in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Darmstadt central train station once daily. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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