Train Basel to Esslingen from €66 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Esslingen takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Esslingen. 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 7m
Duration: 283 km
Distance: €66
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Karlsruhe

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Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Re

2h 55m

€51–129

Basel to Esslingen train times

Trains run hourly between Basel and Esslingen. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Esslingen at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:25 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
7:24 AM → 10:27 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 11:14 AM
2h 49m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 12:27 PM
3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

4:56 AM → 8:02 AM
3h 6m • 2 changes
5:25 AM → 8:27 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
6:25 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
7:24 AM → 10:27 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

4:56 AM → 8:02 AM
3h 6m • 2 changes
5:25 AM → 8:27 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
6:25 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
7:24 AM → 10:27 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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