The average train between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Esslingen takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf 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 Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Esslingen. The earliest departure is at 2:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Esslingen at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Esslingen. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station and arriving at Esslingen station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Esslingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Esslingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Esslingen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Arverio Baden-Württemberg and 2 other operators.
The distance between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Esslingen is 159 km. The road distance is 197 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €30–150 and the journey takes 1h 21m.