The average train between Esslingen and Basel takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Esslingen to Basel. 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 hourly between Esslingen and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Esslingen is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Basel at 6:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Esslingen to Basel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Esslingen to Basel. However, there are services departing from Esslingen station and arriving at Basel station via Karlsruhe Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Esslingen to Basel train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, depart from Stuttgart Hbf station.
Esslingen to Basel train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
The distance between Esslingen and Basel is 183.7 km. The road distance is 283 km.
You can take a train from Esslingen to Basel Bad Bf via Hauptbahnhof, Stuttgart Hbf, Karlsruhe Hbf, and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 18m.