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

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

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  1. Train via Cologne

    best
    1. Take the train from Esslingen to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 47 / ...
    2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain train 41 / ...
    3h 33m
    €76–167

  2. Drive  416.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Esslingen to Essencar car 416.6 km
    4h 10m
    €62–89

  3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport

    1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane STR - DUS
    5h 21m
    €134–356

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Esslingen to Essen Hbftrain train 47 / ...
    4h 5m
    €75–170

  5. Train to Frankfurt, fly

    1. Take the train from Esslingen to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane FRA - DUS
    3h 52m
    €136–230

  6. Train to Munich International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Esslingen to München Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane MUC - DUS
    5h 23m
    €134–352

Esslingen to Essen by train

Calendar89Weekly Trains
Duration3h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 434.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a train from Esslingen to Essen Hbf via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, Swiss, Eurowings, and three other airlines fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours.

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