The average train between Zurich and Esslingen takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 5 times a day between Zurich and Esslingen. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Esslingen at 9:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Singen and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Esslingen. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Hauptbahnhof station via Singen station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Zurich to Esslingen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Esslingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Zurich and Esslingen is 162.6 km. The road distance is 214 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Esslingen(Neckar) via Singen, Hauptbahnhof, and Stuttgart Hbf in around 3h 24m.