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

The cheapest way to get from Esslingen to Essen is to train which costs €65 - €130 and takes 3h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Esslingen to Essen is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €65 - €130.

Is there a direct train between Esslingen and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Esslingen and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Esslingen to Essen?

The distance between Esslingen and Essen is 434 km. The road distance is 416.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Esslingen to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €65 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Esslingen to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Esslingen to Essen train from?

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

Train or fly from Esslingen to Essen?

The best way to get from Esslingen to Essen is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €65 - €130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €130 - €360 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Esslingen to Essen train arrive?

Esslingen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Can I drive from Esslingen to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Esslingen to Essen is 417 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Esslingen to Essen.

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

Book your Esslingen to Essen train tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2784+ hotels available in Essen.

Esslingen to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Esslingen to Essen by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Esslingen to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
3h 21m
€68–128
Train #2
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1. Take the train from Esslingen to Essen Hbftrain 62 / ...
4h 5m
€65–130
Drive 416.6 km
1. Drive from Esslingen to Essencar 416.6 km
4h 10m
€75–109
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane STR - DUS
5h 15m
€133–351
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Esslingen to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Essen Hbftrain Re
3h 55m
€70–131
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Esslingen to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
3h 50m
€131–242
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Esslingen to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
5h 21m
€128–308
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Esslingen to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 11m
€134–372

Esslingen to Essen by train

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Distance: 434.1 km
Duration: 3h 21m

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 21m. Alternatively, Swiss, Eurowings, and three other airlines fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 3 hours.

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