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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Esslingen is to bus which costs €30 - €40 and takes 9h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Esslingen is to fly and train which takes 4h 21m and costs €80 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Esslingen?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Esslingen. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Pliensauv. Weilstraße via Flughafen/Messe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Esslingen?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Esslingen. However, there are services departing from Wien Westbahnhof and arriving at Esslingen(Neckar) via Salzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

How far is it from Vienna to Esslingen?

The distance between Vienna and Esslingen is 599 km. The road distance is 604.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Esslingen without a car is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs €80 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Vienna to Esslingen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Esslingen bus from?

Vienna to Esslingen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Esslingen train from?

Vienna to Esslingen train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Wien Westbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Vienna to Esslingen?

The best way to get from Vienna to Esslingen is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs €80 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €40 and takes 9h 56m.

Where does the Vienna to Esslingen bus arrive?

Vienna to Esslingen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Stuttgart Airport Busterminal station.

Where does the Vienna to Esslingen train arrive?

Vienna to Esslingen train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Esslingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Esslingen is 605 km. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Vienna to Esslingen.

How do I get a train ticket from Vienna to Esslingen?

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Where can I stay near Esslingen?

There are 1541+ hotels available in Esslingen.

Vienna to Esslingen - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 8 ways to get from Vienna to Esslingen by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

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Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane VIE - STR
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Esslingen(Neckar)train
4h 21m
€80–237
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Stuttgart Airport Busterminalbus N136 / ...
9h 56m
€32–38
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Esslingen(Neckar)train Ice
7h 21m
€80–139
Night train
1. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Goeppingennighttrain En
9h 13m
€35–47
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VIE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 44m
€90–321
Bus via Stephansplatz
1. Take the bus from Vienna - Bus Station to Stuttgart - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 43m
€34–75
Drive 604.9 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Esslingencar 604.9 km
5h 42m
€99–142
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Vienna to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Esslingencar
5h 43m
€167–224

Vienna to Esslingen by train

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Distance: 599.1 km
Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a train from Wien Westbahnhof to Esslingen(Neckar) via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and Salzburg Hbf in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Stuttgart Airport Busterminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost €29–35 and the journey takes 9h 5m.

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