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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Esslingen is to bus via Freiburg im Breisgau which costs €40 - €70 and takes 11h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Esslingen is to fly and train which takes 3h 19m and costs €150 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Esslingen?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Esslingen. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Esslingen via Freiburg and Flughafen/Messe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Esslingen?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Esslingen. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Esslingen via Renens VD, Basel SBB, Karlsruhe Hbf and Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

How far is it from Geneva to Esslingen?

The distance between Geneva and Esslingen is 391 km. The road distance is 455 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Esslingen without a car is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs €120 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Geneva to Esslingen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Esslingen bus from?

Geneva to Esslingen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Esslingen train from?

Geneva to Esslingen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.

Train, bus or fly from Geneva to Esslingen?

The best way to get from Geneva to Esslingen is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs €110 - €350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €370 and takes 7h 16m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 7h 17m.

Where does the Geneva to Esslingen bus arrive?

Geneva to Esslingen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Freiburg station.

Where does the Geneva to Esslingen train arrive?

Geneva to Esslingen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Renens VD station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Esslingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Esslingen is 455 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Geneva to Esslingen.

Where can I stay near Esslingen?

There are 1601+ hotels available in Esslingen.

Geneva to Esslingen - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Geneva to Esslingen by plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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

Fly to Stuttgart Airport
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane GVA - STR
3h 31m
€110–342
Bus via Freiburg im Breisgau
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Freiburgbus FlixBus N122 / ...
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Stuttgart Airport Busterminalbus FlixBus N1135 / ...
11h 16m
€41–67
Train
1. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Re
7h 16m
€128–368
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Stuttgartbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 17m
Drive 455 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Esslingencar 455 km
5h 1m
€79–114
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GVA - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3h 19m
€150–375
Train via Schaffhausen
1. Take the train from Genève to Zürich Oerlikontrain Ic1
2. Take the train from Zürich Oerlikon to Schaffhausentrain S9 / ...
3. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Böblingentrain 87
7h 39m
€139–417

Geneva to Esslingen by train

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7h 16mAverage Duration

€128Cheapest Price

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Distance: 391 km
Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Esslingen, Germany?

Swiss, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Stuttgart Airport (STR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Esslingen via Renens VD, Basel SBB, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Karlsruhe Hbf, Stuttgart Hbf, and Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 16m.

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