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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Esslingen is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 8h 8m.

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 39m and costs €110 - €310.

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 Kornwestheim via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

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(Neckar) via Leipzig Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf and Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Dresden to Esslingen?

The distance between Dresden and Esslingen is 620 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 Nuremberg which takes 6h 40m and costs €90 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m 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 FlixBus, depart from Dresden central 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 Nuremberg which takes 6h 40m and costs €90 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 8h 8m, you could also fly, which costs €200 - €420 and takes 4h 47m.

Where does the Dresden to Esslingen bus arrive?

Dresden to Esslingen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kornwestheim 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 55m to drive from Dresden to Esslingen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Esslingen?

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Dresden to Esslingen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Nuremberg
best
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 28 / ...
3. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatttrain Re
6h 40m
€91–195
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Kornwestheimbus 321 / ...
8h 8m
€48–69
Drive 493.2 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Esslingencar 493.2 km
4h 55m
€89–129
Fly Dresden Airport to Stuttgart Airport
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane DRS - STR
4h 47m
€207–416
Bus via Stuttgart
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Stuttgartbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 44m
€69–83
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain 55
11h 15m
€168–319
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane BER - STR
4h 39m
€117–303
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
€151–347
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 30m
€163–288

Dresden to Esslingen by train

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Distance: 619.6 km
Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Esslingen(Neckar) via Leipzig Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf, and Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Kornwestheim twice daily. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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