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

The cheapest way to get from Weimar to Esslingen is to bus which costs €40 - €60 and takes 9h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Weimar to Esslingen is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Weimar and Esslingen?

No, there is no direct bus from Weimar station to Esslingen. However, there are services departing from Weimar central train station and arriving at Pliensauv. Weilstraße via Flughafen/Messe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Weimar and Esslingen?

No, there is no direct train from Weimar to Esslingen. However, there are services departing from Weimar and arriving at Esslingen via Erfurt Hbf and Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Weimar to Esslingen?

The distance between Weimar and Esslingen is 474 km. The road distance is 351 km.

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

The best way to get from Weimar to Esslingen without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €75 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Weimar to Esslingen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Weimar to Esslingen bus from?

Weimar to Esslingen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Weimar central train station.

Where do I catch the Weimar to Esslingen train from?

Weimar to Esslingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.

Train or bus from Weimar to Esslingen?

The best way to get from Weimar to Esslingen is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €75 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Weimar to Esslingen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Weimar to Esslingen train arrive?

Weimar to Esslingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Weimar to Esslingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Weimar to Esslingen is 351 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Weimar to Esslingen.

Where can I stay near Esslingen?

There are 1536+ hotels available in Esslingen.

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

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

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 Erfurt Hbf to Hauptbahnhof11 / ...
5h 13m
€78–113
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Weimar central train station to Stuttgart Airport BusterminalN3205
9h 20m
€44–59
Drive 351 km
1. Drive from Weimar to Esslingen351 km
3h 42m
€50–72
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Weimar to Halle(Saale)Hbf
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)LEJ - STR
6h 13m
€175–348
Train via Würzburg
1. Take the train from Neudietendorf to Würzburg HbfRe7
2. Take the train from Wuerzburg Hbf to LudwigsburgRe
7h 14m
€61–103

Weimar to Esslingen by train

70Weekly Trains

5h 13mAverage Duration

€78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 474.2 km
Duration: 5h 13m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Erfurt Hbf to Hauptbahnhof every 3 hours. Tickets cost €70–80 and the journey takes 3h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Weimar central train station to Stuttgart Airport Busterminal twice daily. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 8h 30m.

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