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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Esslingen takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

3h 47m
Duration
244 km
Distance
€58
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Zurich to Esslingen train times

Trains run hourly 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 8:15 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.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 9m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 27m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 9m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 9m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 27m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 9m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 9m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 27m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 9m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 9m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 27m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 9m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 9m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 27m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 9m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 9m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 27m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 9m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 9m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 27m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 9m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 27m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Zurich to Esslingen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 243.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Esslingen, Germany?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Esslingen(Neckar) via Singen, Hauptbahnhof, and Stuttgart Hbf in around 3h 24m.

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