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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Esslingen is to bus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 8h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Esslingen is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Esslingen?

No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig station to Esslingen. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at Pliensauv. Weilstraße via Nuremberg central bus station and Flughafen/Messe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Esslingen?

No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Esslingen. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Esslingen via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Esslingen?

The distance between Leipzig and Esslingen is 569 km. The road distance is 462.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Esslingen without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs €50 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Leipzig to Esslingen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Esslingen bus from?

Leipzig to Esslingen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leipzig central train station.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Esslingen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Leipzig to Esslingen?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Esslingen is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs €50 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 8h 21m, you could also fly, which costs €160 - €290 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Leipzig to Esslingen bus arrive?

Leipzig to Esslingen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.

Where does the Leipzig to Esslingen train arrive?

Leipzig to Esslingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Esslingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Esslingen is 462 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Leipzig to Esslingen.

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

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Where can I stay near Esslingen?

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Leipzig to Esslingen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Leipzig to Esslingen by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Leipzig Hbf to Hauptbahnhof11 / ...
4h 38m
€52–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Nuremberg central bus stationN86 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Stuttgart Airport BusterminalN42
8h 21m
€33–67
Drive 462.1 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Esslingen462.1 km
4h 34m
€65–94
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Stuttgart Airport
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)LEJ - STR
4h 55m
€168–282
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurt50 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Esslingen62 / ...
5h 48m
€76–185
Train via Halle (Saale)
1. Take the train from Halle to Stuttgart HbfFlx10
6h 32m
€38–104
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhf
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)BER - STR
4h 40m
€87–301
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)DRS - STR
6h 26m
€195–548
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)LEJ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Esslingen
4h 38m
€111–270

Leipzig to Esslingen by train

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Distance: 568.9 km
Duration: 4h 38m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Leipzig Hbf to Hauptbahnhof every 2 hours. Tickets cost €45–160 and the journey takes 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leipzig central train station to Pliensauv. Weilstraße via Nuremberg central bus station and Flughafen/Messe in around 8h 21m.

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