What is the cheapest way to get from Dresden to Esslingen?

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Esslingen is to bus via Chemnitz which costs €35 - €70 and takes 8h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dresden to Esslingen?

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Esslingen is to train and fly which takes 4h 35m and costs €110 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Esslingen?

No, there is no direct bus from Dresden station to Esslingen. However, there are services departing from Dresden central station and arriving at Pliensauv. Weilstraße via Chemnitz central bus station and Flughafen/Messe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Esslingen?

No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Esslingen. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Esslingen via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

How far is it from Dresden to Esslingen?

The distance between Dresden and Esslingen is 682 km. The road distance is 493.2 km.

How do I travel from Dresden to Esslingen without a car?

The best way to get from Dresden to Esslingen without a car is to train via Leipzig which takes 6h 34m and costs €120 - €600.

How long does it take to get from Dresden to Esslingen?

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Dresden to Esslingen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Esslingen bus from?

Dresden to Esslingen bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Dresden station.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Esslingen train from?

Dresden to Esslingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Dresden to Esslingen?

The best way to get from Dresden to Esslingen is to train via Leipzig which takes 6h 34m and costs €120 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus via Chemnitz, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 8h 41m, you could also fly, which costs €160 - €380 and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the Dresden to Esslingen bus arrive?

Dresden to Esslingen bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Stuttgart station.

Where does the Dresden to Esslingen train arrive?

Dresden to Esslingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.

Can I drive from Dresden to Esslingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Esslingen is 493 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Dresden to Esslingen.

How do I get a train ticket from Dresden to Esslingen?

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Dresden to Esslingen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Leipzig
best
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Esslingentrain 11
6h 34m
€122–556
Bus via Chemnitz
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Chemnitz central bus stationbus FlixBus N42 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Stuttgart Airport Busterminalbus FlixBus N42
8h 41m
€39–67
Drive 493.2 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Esslingencar 493.2 km
4h 57m
€71–102
Fly Dresden Airport to Stuttgart Airport
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane DRS - STR
5h 4m
€160–376
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Stuttgartbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 46m
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain 55
11h 18m
€194–853
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane BER - STR
4h 35m
€116–382
Fly Dresden Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DRS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Esslingentrain
4h 52m
€164–436
Fly Dresden Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DRS - MUC
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Esslingentrain
5h 23m
€163–412

Dresden to Esslingen by train

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Distance: 682.1 km
Duration: 6h 34m

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

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Esslingen via Leipzig Hbf in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dresden central station to Pliensauv. Weilstraße via Chemnitz central bus station and Flughafen/Messe in around 8h 41m.

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