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How to get fromNuremberg to Esslingenby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nuremberg to Esslingen by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatttrain train Re
    2h 30m
    €27–60
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Kornwestheimbus bus FlixBus N184 / ...
    3h 38m
    €21–29
  3. Drive  183.1 km

    1. Drive from Nuremberg to Esslingencar car 183.1 km
    2h 45m
    €33–48
  4. Train via Crailsheim

    1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Crailsheim Bahnhoftrain train Re90
    2. Take the train from Crailsheim Bahnhof to Waiblingentrain train Mex13 / ...
    3h 54m
    €29–50

Nuremberg to Esslingen by train

Calendar168Weekly Trains
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€27Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Nuremberg, Germany and Esslingen, Germany?

Arverio Baden-Württemberg operates a train from Nuernberg Hbf to Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt hourly. Tickets cost €28–55 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Kornwestheim 4 times a day. Tickets cost €17–27 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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