The average train between Hanover and Esslingen takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h. The train service runs several times per day from Hanover 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 4 hours between Hanover and Esslingen. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hanover is at 8:53 PM which arrives into Esslingen at 1:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Esslingen. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Esslingen station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Hanover to Esslingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hbf station.
Hanover to Esslingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.
The distance between Hanover and Esslingen is 404.9 km. The road distance is 533 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hbf to Hauptbahnhof every 2 hours. Tickets cost €100–230 and the journey takes 3h 45m.