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

The cheapest way to get from Esslingen to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 20 - SFr 35 and takes 6h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Esslingen to Zurich is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.

Is there a direct bus between Esslingen and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Esslingen to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart and arriving at Zürich Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Esslingen and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Esslingen to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Esslingen and arriving at Zürich HB via Hauptbahnhof and Singen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Esslingen to Zurich?

The distance between Esslingen and Zurich is 215 km. The road distance is 214 km.

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

The best way to get from Esslingen to Zurich without a car is to bus via Hauptbahnhof which takes 3h 25m and costs SFr 25 - SFr 40.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Esslingen to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Esslingen to Zurich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Esslingen to Zurich train from?

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

Train or bus from Esslingen to Zurich?

The best way to get from Esslingen to Zurich is to bus via Hauptbahnhof which takes 3h 25m and costs SFr 25 - SFr 40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 190 and takes 4h 23m.

Where does the Esslingen to Zurich bus arrive?

Esslingen to Zurich bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.

Where does the Esslingen to Zurich train arrive?

Esslingen to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Singen station.

Can I drive from Esslingen to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Esslingen to Zurich is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Esslingen to Zurich.

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

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Bus via Hauptbahnhof
best
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
3h 25m
CHF 26–36
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N42 / ...
6h 4m
CHF 21–33
Train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Singentrain Ic87 / ...
2. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain Ic
4h 23m
CHF 45–185
Drive 214 km
1. Drive from Esslingen to Zurichcar 214 km
2h 32m
CHF 36–52
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Esslingen to Bad Cannstatttrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3h 10m
CHF 105–289
Train via Schaffhausen
1. Take the train from Böblingen to Schaffhausentrain 87
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Zürich Stadelhofentrain S12 / ...
4h 38m
CHF 40–176
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Esslingen to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3h 52m
CHF 116–316

Esslingen to Zurich by train

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Distance: 214.7 km
Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Esslingen, Germany and Zurich, Switzerland?

GrandBus operates a bus from Stuttgart to Zürich Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost CHF 23–26 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Esslingen to Zürich HB via Hauptbahnhof and Singen in around 4h 23m.

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