The average train between Berlin and Esslingen takes 6h 13m and the fastest train takes 5h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Berlin 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Berlin and Esslingen. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Berlin is at 9:27 PM which arrives into Esslingen at 5:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Esslingen. However, there are services departing from Berlin station and arriving at Esslingen station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
Berlin to Esslingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Berlin to Esslingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.
The distance between Berlin and Esslingen is 510.7 km. The road distance is 646 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Hauptbahnhof every 2 hours. Tickets cost €120–280 and the journey takes 4h 45m.