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

The cheapest way to get from Nuremberg to Esslingen is to bus which costs €20 - €40 and takes 3h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nuremberg to Esslingen is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs €30 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Nuremberg and Esslingen?

No, there is no direct train from Nuremberg to Esslingen. However, there are services departing from Nuernberg Hbf and arriving at Esslingen via Bad Cannstatt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

How far is it from Nuremberg to Esslingen?

The distance between Nuremberg and Esslingen is 194 km. The road distance is 188.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Nuremberg to Esslingen without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs €30 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Nuremberg to Esslingen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nuremberg to Esslingen train from?

Nuremberg to Esslingen train services, operated by Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg GmbH, depart from Nuernberg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Nuremberg to Esslingen?

The best way to get from Nuremberg to Esslingen is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €40 and takes 3h 3m.

Where does the Nuremberg to Esslingen train arrive?

Nuremberg to Esslingen train services, operated by Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg GmbH, arrive at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt station.

Can I drive from Nuremberg to Esslingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Nuremberg to Esslingen is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Nuremberg to Esslingen.

Where can I stay near Esslingen?

There are 1554+ hotels available in Esslingen.

Nuremberg to Esslingen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Nuremberg to Esslingen 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 Nuernberg Hbf to Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatttrain Re
2h 33m
€33–60
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Kornwestheimbus 321 / ...
3h 3m
€20–38
Drive 188.5 km
1. Drive from Nuremberg to Esslingencar 188.5 km
2h 38m
€27–38
Train via Waiblingen
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Waiblingentrain Re90
3h 7m

Nuremberg to Esslingen by train

63Weekly Trains

2h 33mAverage Duration

€33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 194.5 km
Duration: 2h 33m

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

Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg GmbH operates a train from Nuernberg Hbf to Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt every 3 hours. Tickets cost €28–55 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Kornwestheim 5 times a day. Tickets cost €10–17 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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