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

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Esslingen is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 9h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Esslingen is to fly and train which takes 3h 28m and costs €85 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Esslingen?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg station to Esslingen. However, there are services departing from Hamburg central bus station and arriving at Kornwestheim via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Esslingen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Esslingen. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Esslingen?

The distance between Hamburg and Esslingen is 702 km. The road distance is 661.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamburg to Esslingen without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs €130 - €550.

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

The train from Hamburg Hbf to Esslingen takes 5h 11m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Esslingen bus from?

Hamburg to Esslingen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg central bus station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Esslingen train from?

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

Train or bus from Hamburg to Esslingen?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Esslingen is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs €130 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 9h 29m.

Where does the Hamburg to Esslingen bus arrive?

Hamburg to Esslingen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kornwestheim station.

Where does the Hamburg to Esslingen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hamburg to Esslingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Esslingen is 662 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Hamburg to Esslingen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Esslingen?

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Hamburg to Esslingen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Esslingentrain 22 / ...
5h 11m
€130–550
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hamburg central bus station to Kornwestheimbus FlixBus N24
9h 29m
€61–102
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Hamburg Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Wuerzburg Hbf to Ludwigsburgtrain Re
8h 21m
€63–165
Drive 661.9 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Esslingencar 661.9 km
5h 49m
€95–137
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Frankfurtcartrain
2. Drive from Frankfurt to Esslingencar
7h 52m
€124–152
Train via Stuttgart Hbf
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 11 / ...
8h 11m
€188–789
Fly Hamburg Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane HAM - STR
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Esslingen(Neckar)train
3h 28m
€89–262
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane BRE - STR
4h 15m
€107–447
Fly Hamburg Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Esslingentrain
4h 55m
€99–343

Hamburg to Esslingen by train

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Distance: 702 km
Duration: 5h 11m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Esslingen twice daily. Tickets cost €130–550 and the journey takes 5h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg central bus station to Kornwestheim twice daily. Tickets cost €55–95 and the journey takes 8h 35m.

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