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 - €100 and takes 9h 18m.

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 34m and costs €85 - €290.

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 18m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Esslingen?

No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Esslingen. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Esslingen via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Esslingen?

The distance between Hamburg and Esslingen is 708 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 29m and costs €120 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Hamburg to Esslingen, including transfers.

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 29m and costs €120 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €100 and takes 9h 18m.

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 Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Hamburg to Esslingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Esslingen is 662 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m 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 - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 8 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 Hauptbahnhoftrain 22 / ...
5h 29m
€121–273
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hamburg central bus station to Kornwestheimbus FlixBus N24
9h 18m
€61–99
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Hamburg Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Wuerzburg Hbf to Ludwigsburgtrain Re
8h 19m
€62–173
Drive 661.9 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Esslingencar 661.9 km
5h 48m
€98–141
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hauptbahnhoftrain 22 / ...
6h 30m
€117–282
Car train, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Hamburg Hbf to Würzburg Hbfcartrain Uex 2026
2. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Esslingencar
8h 4m
€119–147
Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane HAM - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Esslingentrain
3h 34m
€88–289
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane HAM - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Esslingentrain
5h 4m
€113–263

Hamburg to Esslingen by train

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Distance: 708 km
Duration: 5h 29m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €110–270 and the journey takes 5h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg central bus station to Kornwestheim twice daily. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 8h 35m.

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