The average train between Zurich and Esslingen takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 twice daily between Zurich and Esslingen. The earliest departure is at 3:37 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Zurich is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Esslingen at 9:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Singen and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Esslingen. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Esslingen station via Singen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Zurich to Esslingen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Esslingen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Zurich to Esslingen train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Zurich and Esslingen is 162.6 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Esslingen(Neckar) via Singen, Hauptbahnhof, and Stuttgart Hbf in around 3h 24m.
