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

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Esslingen is to bus and line 122 bus which costs €8 - €15 and takes 1h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Esslingen is to train which takes 53 min and costs €17 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and Esslingen?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlsruhe station to Esslingen. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe central train station and arriving at Pliensauv. Weilstraße via Flughafen/Messe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and Esslingen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Esslingen. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 53 min.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Esslingen?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Esslingen is 94 km. The road distance is 87.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Esslingen without a car is to train which takes 53 min and costs €17 - €70.

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

The train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Esslingen takes 53 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Esslingen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Esslingen train from?

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

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to Esslingen?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Esslingen is to train which takes 53 min and costs €17 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 122 bus, which costs €8 - €15 and takes 1h 47m.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Esslingen bus arrive?

Karlsruhe to Esslingen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Stuttgart Airport Busterminal station.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Esslingen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Esslingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Esslingen is 88 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Karlsruhe to Esslingen.

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

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Where can I stay near Esslingen?

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Karlsruhe to Esslingen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 122 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Esslingen by train (TGV), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Esslingentrain 60 / ...
53 min
€17–70
Bus, line 122 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Stuttgart Airport Busterminalbus FlixBus 027 / ...
2. Take the bus from Flughafen/Messe to Pliensauv. Weilstraßebus 122
1h 47m
€8–14
Drive 87.9 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Esslingencar 87.9 km
1h 8m
€13–19
Train via Stuttgart Hbf
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Re
1h 9m
€16–67

Karlsruhe to Esslingen by train

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Distance: 94.2 km
Duration: 53 min

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Esslingen every 4 hours. Tickets cost €17–70 and the journey takes 53 min. TGV inOui also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Pliensauv. Weilstraße via Flughafen/Messe in around 1h 47m.

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