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 €21 - €45 and takes 3h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nuremberg to Esslingen is to train via Stuttgart Hbf which takes 2h 28m and costs €24 - €75.

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 Nürnberg Hbf and arriving at Esslingen(Neckar) via Stuttgart Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Nuremberg to Esslingen?

The distance between Nuremberg and Esslingen is 214 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 via Stuttgart Hbf which takes 2h 28m and costs €24 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Nuremberg to Esslingen?

The best way to get from Nuremberg to Esslingen is to train via Stuttgart Hbf which takes 2h 28m and costs €24 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €45 and takes 3h 22m.

Where does the Nuremberg to Esslingen train arrive?

Nuremberg to Esslingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hauptbahnhof 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 1541+ hotels available in Esslingen.

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

There are 5 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 via Stuttgart Hbf
best
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 61
2h 28m
€24–75
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Kornwestheimbus N168 / ...
3h 22m
€21–45
Drive 188.5 km
1. Drive from Nuremberg to Esslingencar 188.5 km
2h 38m
€27–39
Train
1. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatttrain Re
2h 34m
€33–60
Train via Crailsheim
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Crailsheim Bahnhoftrain S4
2. Take the train from Crailsheim to Waiblingentrain Re
4h 22m
€33–58

Nuremberg to Esslingen by train

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2h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 214.2 km
Duration: 2h 28m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hauptbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €20–65 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Kornwestheim 4 times a day. Tickets cost €11–24 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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