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Strasbourg to Bensheim Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

There are usually 35 daily train trips available from Strasbourg to Bensheim. Traveling by train from Strasbourg to Bensheim usually takes 3 hours and 5 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 2 hours and 12 minutes.

Distance86 mi (139 km)
Fastest train2h 12m
Lowest price$34.31
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company
Train lines2

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Which train should you take from Strasbourg to Bensheim?

2 train services operate from Strasbourg to Bensheim. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 30 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Deutsche Bahn133h 4m$42.48
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company303h 6m$55.58
  • Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, or Deutsche Bahn EC, is a train service in Germany with regular service to Frankfurt, Hamburg, Zurich, Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, and Munich. Deutsche Bahn Eurocity trains can be single or double-decker, but all are air conditioned.

  • Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Strasbourg to Bensheim start from $34, and on average cost . Daily there are 30 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Bensheim. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Strasbourg leaves from Krimmeri-Meinau and one other station. And in Bensheim trains arrive at Train Station and one other train station.

    From Strasbourg to Bensheim train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 6 minutes. If you are looking to get to Bensheim faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 12 minutes.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Strasbourg to Bensheim

The distance between Strasbourg and Bensheim is approximately 86 miles, or 139 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 3 hours and 5 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 2 hours and 12 minutes. Although it takes a couple of hours each way, it's still possible to make a round trip in a single day. Since most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, you should be able to browse the Internet or get some work done during your journey.

Wednesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Strasbourg to Bensheim. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Wednesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Wednesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

The earliest train departs Strasbourg at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 35 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Bensheim to Strasbourg.

City Information

Strasbourg

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Located close to the border with Germany, Strasbourg is a city with a rich cultural history and amazing local landmarks. Make sure you do not make an itinerary through France without including Strasbourg! The city is the seat of many international organizations, and it features a unique Franco-German culture that distinguishes it from other French cities. The most popular local attraction is the Cathédrale Notre Dame, a sandstone Gothic cathedral that is remarkably well-preserved. The cathedral also houses an enormous astronomical clock that has been around since the 17th-century. You can also check out the Petite France district as you stroll around the city. The area is known for its quaint streets and timbered homes along a picturesque canal. If you're traveling with little ones, they'll enjoy the small, free zoo at Parc de l'Orangerie.

Strasbourg's unique geographical location features a vibrant food scene with distinctive cuisines. The Alsace region's top specialties include sauerkraut, flammeküche or flams, and baeckeoffe, a beef and pork stew. For a taste of these local dishes, check out the Skaechele, Zehnerglock, and Restaurant Les Chauvins Père & Fils.

Strasbourg is well-connected to French and German rail networks on SNCF and Deutsche Bahn trains. FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus buses depart from Strasbourg, and it is also easy to go just across the border into Germany to take a bus departing from Kehl.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Strasbourg?

Main departure station: Gare Centrale Strasbourg

There are two stations in Strasbourg where you can board the train to Bensheim.

All train stations in Strasbourg:

  • Gare Centrale Strasbourg

  • Krimmeri-Meinau

Where is the train station in Bensheim?

Main arrival station: Bensheim-Auerbach

Bensheim receives travelers from Strasbourg at its two active train stations.

All train stations in Bensheim:

  • Bensheim-Auerbach

  • Train Station

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