The average train between Nuremberg and Esslingen takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg and Esslingen. The earliest departure is at 7:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nuremberg is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Esslingen at 12:15 AM. 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 Nuremberg to Esslingen. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg station and arriving at Esslingen station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Nuremberg to Esslingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Nuremberg to Esslingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Nuremberg to Esslingen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Arverio Baden-Württemberg.
The distance between Nuremberg and Esslingen is 151.6 km. The road distance is 214 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hauptbahnhof every 3 hours. Tickets cost €35–100 and the journey takes 2h 13m.