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How to get fromEsslingen to Cologneby train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Esslingen to Cologne by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Esslingen to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 47 / ...
    2h 20m
    €65–190

  2. Drive 357.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Esslingen to Colognecar car 357.6 km
    3h 42m
    €52–75

  3. Fly Stuttgart Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport

    1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane plane STR - CGN
    5h 19m
    €118–293

  4. Train via Oberwesel

    1. Take the train from Esslingen to Oberwesel Bahnhoftrain train Drf
    2. Take the train from Oberwesel Bahnhof to Köln Süd Bftrain train Rb26
    6h 42m
    €54–71

  5. Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport

    1. Take the train from Esslingen to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane FRA - DUS
    4h 12m
    €134–294

  6. Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport

    1. Take the train from Esslingen to München Hbftrain train
    2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen Münchentrain train
    3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane plane MUC - CGN
    5h 19m
    €121–357

Esslingen to Cologne by train

Calendar79Weekly Trains
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 352.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 20m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Esslingen to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €65–190 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, Lufthansa, Eurowings, and two other airlines fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) every 4 hours.

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