The average train between Hamburg and Esslingen takes 6h 27m and the fastest train takes 5h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Hamburg 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 Hamburg and Esslingen. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Esslingen at 4:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 6h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Esslingen. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Esslingen station via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
Hamburg to Esslingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Esslingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Hamburg to Esslingen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Arverio Baden-Württemberg and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Hamburg and Esslingen is 537.1 km. The road distance is 708 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €120–490 and the journey takes 5h 9m.