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

The cheapest way to get from Esslingen to Nuremberg is to bus which costs €20 - €40 and takes 4h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Esslingen to Nuremberg is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €27 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Esslingen and Nuremberg?

No, there is no direct train from Esslingen to Nuremberg. However, there are services departing from Esslingen and arriving at Nürnberg Hbf via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Esslingen to Nuremberg?

The distance between Esslingen and Nuremberg is 215 km. The road distance is 194.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Esslingen to Nuremberg without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €24 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Esslingen to Nuremberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Esslingen to Nuremberg train from?

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

Train or bus from Esslingen to Nuremberg?

The best way to get from Esslingen to Nuremberg is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €24 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €40 and takes 4h 4m.

Where does the Esslingen to Nuremberg train arrive?

Esslingen to Nuremberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Esslingen to Nuremberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Esslingen to Nuremberg is 194 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Esslingen to Nuremberg.

Where can I stay near Nuremberg?

There are 1204+ hotels available in Nuremberg.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Esslingen to Nuremberg by train, bus, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain 61
3h 26m
€25–66
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kornwestheim to Nuremberg central bus stationbus 321 / ...
4h 4m
€21–40
Drive 194.4 km
1. Drive from Esslingen to Nurembergcar 194.4 km
2h 26m
€28–40
Train via Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt
1. Take the train from Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt to Nuernberg Hbftrain Re
3h 31m
€33–65
Train via Waiblingen
1. Take the train from Waiblingen to Nürnberg Hbftrain Re90
3h 42m

Esslingen to Nuremberg by train

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3h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 214.5 km
Duration: 3h 26m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €20–55 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kornwestheim to Nuremberg central bus station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €10–19 and the journey takes 2h 30m. FlixBus-eu also services this route 4 times a day.

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