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How to get fromEsslingen to Dortmundby train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Esslingen to Dortmund by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Esslingen to Dortmund Hbftrain train 62 / ...
    3h 41m
    €80–180

  2. Drive  409.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Esslingen to Dortmundcar car 409.8 km
    4h 7m
    €61–88

  3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport, train

    1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane STR - DUS
    2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Dortmund Hbftrain train
    5h 40m
    €139–384

  4. Train via Cologne

    1. Take the train from Esslingen to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 47 / ...
    2. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Dortmund Hbftrain train Re
    4h 29m
    €81–183

  5. Train via Hauptbahnhof

    1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbftrain train 42 / ...
    4h 45m
    €78–181

  6. Train to Frankfurt, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Esslingen to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane FRA - DUS
    3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Dortmund Hbftrain train
    4h 11m
    €140–258

Esslingen to Dortmund by train

Calendar31Weekly Trains
Duration3h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket€80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 470.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 41m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Esslingen to Dortmund Hbf 4 times a day. Tickets cost €80–180 and the journey takes 3h 41m.

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