The average train between Cologne and Esslingen takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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 3 times a day between Cologne and Esslingen. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Esslingen at 9:51 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
2h 16m • 1 change
2h 41m • 1 change
3h 6m • 1 change
2h 16m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Esslingen. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Esslingen station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Cologne to Esslingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Esslingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Esslingen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Esslingen is 296.6 km. The road distance is 359 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Hauptbahnhof every 3 hours. Tickets cost €60–150 and the journey takes 2h 1m.
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