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How to get fromVienna to Esslingenby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Vienna to Esslingen by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Muenchen Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to Esslingentrain train 47 / ...
    6h 36m
    €78–228

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Stuttgart Airport Busterminalbus bus N136 / ...
    9h 52m
    €58–84

  3. Drive  607.7 km

    1. Drive from Vienna to Esslingencar car 607.7 km
    5h 39m
    €113–162

  4. Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train

    1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane plane VIE - STR
    2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Esslingentrain train
    4h 27m
    €77–249

  5. Train via Salzburg

    1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain train Drf / ...
    2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain train 90 / ...
    3. Take the train from München Hbf to Esslingentrain train 47 / ...
    6h 56m
    €109–220

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain train Ice
    7h 17m
    €114–244

  7. Fly to Frankfurt, train

    1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane VIE - FRA
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Esslingentrain train
    6h 2m
    €99–240

Vienna to Esslingen by train

Calendar120Weekly Trains
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 678.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Esslingen, Germany?

You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Esslingen via Muenchen Hbf and München Hbf in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Stuttgart Airport Busterminal every 3 hours. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 9h 5m.

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