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

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There are 5 ways to get from Nuremberg to Esslingen by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Stuttgart Hbf

    best
    1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain train 61
    2h 27m
    €37–85
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Kornwestheimbus bus FlixBus N184 / ...
    3h 38m
    €19–37
  3. Drive  183.1 km

    1. Drive from Nuremberg to Esslingencar car 183.1 km
    2h 45m
    €27–39
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatttrain train Re
    2h 33m
    €27–60
  5. Train via Crailsheim

    1. Take the train from Nürnberg-Schweinau to Crailsheim Bahnhoftrain train S4
    2. Take the train from Crailsheim Bahnhof to Waiblingentrain train Mex13 / ...
    4h 14m
    €29–120

Nuremberg to Esslingen by train

Calendar57Weekly Trains
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€37Cheapest Price
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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 €35–75 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Kornwestheim 4 times a day. Tickets cost €17–26 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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