The average train between Donauwörth and Esslingen takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Donauwörth to Esslingen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Donauwörth and Esslingen. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Donauwörth is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Esslingen at 1:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 38m • 1 change

2h 5m • 1 change

1h 40m • 1 change

2h 5m • 1 change

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2h 4m • 1 change

2h 3m • 1 change

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1h 59m • 1 change

2h 48m • 1 change

2h 10m • 1 change

2h 7m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Donauwörth to Esslingen. However, there are services departing from Donauwörth station and arriving at Esslingen station via Ulm Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Donauwörth to Esslingen train services, operated by agilis, depart from Donauwoerth station.
Donauwörth to Esslingen train services, operated by agilis, arrive at Esslingen station.
Book your Donauwörth to Esslingen train tickets online with agilis, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Donauwörth and Esslingen is 108.2 km. The road distance is 149 km.
You can take a train from Donauwoerth to Esslingen via Ulm Hauptbahnhof in around 1h 36m.