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

The cheapest way to get from Esslingen to Cologne is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Esslingen to Cologne is to train via Hauptbahnhof which takes 3h 15m and costs €40 - €200.

Is there a direct train between Esslingen and Cologne?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Esslingen(Neckar) and arriving at Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Esslingen to Cologne?

The distance between Esslingen and Cologne is 359 km. The road distance is 357.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Esslingen to Cologne without a car is to train via Hauptbahnhof which takes 3h 15m and costs €40 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Esslingen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Esslingen to Cologne train from?

Esslingen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Esslingen(Neckar) station.

Train, bus or fly from Esslingen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Esslingen to Cologne is to train via Hauptbahnhof which takes 3h 15m and costs €40 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 10m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €270 and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Esslingen to Cologne train arrive?

Esslingen to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 station.

Can I drive from Esslingen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Esslingen to Cologne is 358 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Esslingen to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Esslingen to Cologne?

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Esslingen to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Esslingen to Cologne by train, bus, car, 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 Hauptbahnhof
best
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf47 / ...
3h 15m
€45–191
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Cologne Airport CGNN93 / ...
7h 10m
€36–70
Drive 357.6 km
1. Drive from Esslingen to Cologne357.6 km
3h 38m
€51–73
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)STR - CGN
5h 7m
€116–261
Train
1. Take the train from Esslingen(Neckar) to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12Ice
3h 26m
€55–160
Train via Köln Hbf
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf55 / ...
4h 29m
€40–131
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)STR - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
5h 28m
€134–315
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Frankfurt (FRA)STR - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
3h 55m
€122–252
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)FRA - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
4h 39m
€112–319
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Esslingen to Pasing
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen München
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)MUC - CGN
5h 7m
€128–313

Esslingen to Cologne by train

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Distance: 358.5 km
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Esslingen, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €40–130 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Cologne Airport CGN every 4 hours. Tickets cost €29–45 and the journey takes 5h 25m.

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