The average train between Gießen and Esslingen takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Gießen 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 every 4 hours between Gießen and Esslingen. The earliest departure is at 12:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Gießen is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Esslingen at 4:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 59m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Gießen to Esslingen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Gießen to Esslingen. However, there are services departing from Gießen station and arriving at Esslingen station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Gießen to Esslingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gießen Bahnhof station.
Gießen to Esslingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Gießen to Esslingen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Arverio Baden-Württemberg.
The distance between Gießen and Esslingen is 210.4 km. The road distance is 263 km.
You can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Esslingen(Neckar) via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof, and Stuttgart Hbf in around 3h.