The average train between Esslingen and Berlin takes 6h 13m and the fastest train takes 5h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Esslingen to Berlin. 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 Esslingen and Berlin. The earliest departure is at 4:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Esslingen is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Berlin at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt and take an average of 6h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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5h 36m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Esslingen to Berlin? 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 Berlin. However, there are services departing from Esslingen station and arriving at Berlin station via Nuernberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
Esslingen to Berlin train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH, depart from Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt station.
Esslingen to Berlin train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH, arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
Book your Esslingen to Berlin train tickets online with Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Esslingen and Berlin is 510.7 km. The road distance is 640 km.
You can take a train from Esslingen to Berlin Hbf via Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt, Nuernberg Hbf, and Nürnberg Hbf in around 6h 7m.