The average train between Esslingen and Nuremberg takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Esslingen to Nuremberg. 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 Nuremberg. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Esslingen is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Nuremberg at 10:18 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Esslingen to Nuremberg. However, there are services departing from Esslingen station and arriving at Nuremberg station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Esslingen to Nuremberg train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Esslingen to Nuremberg train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
The distance between Esslingen and Nuremberg is 151.6 km. The road distance is 215 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–90 and the journey takes 2h 9m.