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Hamburg to Esslingen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Hamburg and Esslingen takes 6h 17m 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.

6h 17m
Duration
708 km
Distance
€140
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Hamburg to Esslingen train times

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 3:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Arverio Baden-Württemberg8h 8m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 35m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 49m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH5h 24m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 35m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 49m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Arverio Baden-Württemberg5h 24m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 35m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 49m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Arverio Baden-Württemberg5h 24m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 35m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 49m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Arverio Baden-Württemberg5h 24m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 35m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 49m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Arverio Baden-Württemberg5h 24m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 35m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 49m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Arverio Baden-Württemberg5h 24m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)6h 49m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hamburg 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.

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  • Distance: 708 km
  • Duration: 6h 17m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €110–240 and the journey takes 5h 9m.

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