The average train between Karlsruhe and Esslingen takes 52 min and the fastest train takes 44 min. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe 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 4 times a day between Karlsruhe and Esslingen. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 6:27 PM which arrives into Esslingen at 7:11 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 52 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karlsruhe station and arriving at Esslingen station. Services depart 4 times a day, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 52 min.
Karlsruhe to Esslingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Esslingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Esslingen station.
Book your Karlsruhe to Esslingen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Karlsruhe and Esslingen is 72.4 km. The road distance is 94 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Esslingen every 4 hours. Tickets cost €17–75 and the journey takes 53 min. TGV inOui also services this route twice daily.