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How to get fromEsslingen to Rothenburg ob der Tauberby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Esslingen to Rothenburg ob der Tauber by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 807 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt to Dombuehltrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Dombühl to Rothenburg ob der Tauberbus bus 807
    3h 51m
    €24–52

  2. Drive 127.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Esslingen to Rothenburg ob der Taubercar car 127.7 km
    1h 54m
    €18–26

  3. Train, line 817 bus

    1. Take the train from Waiblingen to Schnelldorftrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Schnelldorf to Rothenburg ob der Tauberbus bus 817
    3h 54m
    €20–37

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt to Ansbachtrain train Re
    4h 22m
    €25–60

  5. Train, line 807 bus via Crailsheim Bahnhof

    1. Take the train from Waiblingen to Crailsheim Bahnhoftrain train Mex13 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dombühl to Rothenburg ob der Tauberbus bus 807
    5h 15m
    €25–58

Esslingen to Rothenburg ob der Tauber by train and bus

Calendar109Weekly Services
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 166.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Esslingen, Germany and Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany?

Arverio Baden-Württemberg operates a train from Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt to Ansbach hourly. Tickets cost €22–45 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH also services this route 3 times a day.

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