The average train between Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Esslingen takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Rothenburg ob der Tauber 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 3 hours between Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Esslingen. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rothenburg ob der Tauber is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Esslingen at 9:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Steinach and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Rothenburg ob der Tauber 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 Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Esslingen. However, there are services departing from Rothenburg ob der Tauber station and arriving at Esslingen station via Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Esslingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Ansbach station.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Esslingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt station.
Book your Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Esslingen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Arverio Bayern GmbH and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Esslingen is 95.3 km. The road distance is 193 km.
Arverio Baden-Württemberg operates a train from Ansbach to Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt hourly. Tickets cost €22–45 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH also services this route every 3 hours.