The average train between Leipzig and Esslingen takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Leipzig 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 3 hours between Leipzig and Esslingen. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Esslingen at 5:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Esslingen. However, there are services departing from Leipzig station and arriving at Esslingen station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
Leipzig to Esslingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
Leipzig to Esslingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.
The distance between Leipzig and Esslingen is 362.6 km. The road distance is 569 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Leipzig Hbf to Hauptbahnhof every 3 hours. Tickets cost €100–250 and the journey takes 4h 22m.