What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Esslingen?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Esslingen is to train which costs €30 - €75 and takes 3h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Esslingen?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Esslingen is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Esslingen?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Esslingen. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Esslingen via Karlsruhe Hbf and Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Basel to Esslingen?

The distance between Basel and Esslingen is 283 km. The road distance is 242.5 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Esslingen without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Esslingen without a car is to train via Karlsruhe which takes 2h 58m and costs €30 - €85.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Esslingen?

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Basel to Esslingen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Esslingen train from?

Basel to Esslingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Esslingen?

The best way to get from Basel to Esslingen is to train via Karlsruhe which takes 2h 58m and costs €30 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 21m.

Where does the Basel to Esslingen train arrive?

Basel to Esslingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Basel to Esslingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Esslingen is 243 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Basel to Esslingen.

Where can I stay near Esslingen?

There are 1528+ hotels available in Esslingen.

Basel to Esslingen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Esslingen by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Karlsruhe
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Re
2h 58m
€34–82
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Hauptbahnhoftrain 60
3h 11m
€31–73
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Stuttgartbus Ivano-Frankivsk
3h 21m
Drive 242.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Esslingencar 242.5 km
2h 46m
€42–60
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
4h 4m
€136–280

Basel to Esslingen by train

202Weekly Trains

2h 58mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 282.7 km
Duration: 2h 58m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Esslingen via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Karlsruhe Hbf, Stuttgart Hbf, and Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Stuttgart once daily, and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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