There are 5 ways to get from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Esslingen by bus, train, or car
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Line 807 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Rothenburg Schlachthof to Dombühlbus 807
- Take the train from Dombuehl to Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatttrain Re
2h 53m€24–50Drive 127.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Esslingencar 127.8 km
1h 55m€18–26Line 817 bus, train
- Take the bus from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Schnelldorfbus 817
- Take the train from Schnelldorf to Waiblingentrain Re
3h 27m€20–41Train
- Take the train from Ansbach to Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatttrain Re
3h 45m€26–60Line 807 bus, train via Crailsheim Bahnhof
- Take the bus from Rothenburg Schlachthof to Dombühlbus 807
- Take the train from Crailsheim Bahnhof to Waiblingentrain Mex13 / ...
4h 29m€25–60
Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Esslingen by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Esslingen is to drive which costs €18 - €26 and takes 1h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Esslingen is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs €18 - €26.
No, there is no direct train from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Esslingen. However, there are services departing from Rothenburg ob der Tauber and arriving at Esslingen via Steinach, Ansbach and Bad Cannstatt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
The distance between Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Esslingen is 154 km. The road distance is 127.8 km.
The best way to get from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Esslingen without a car is to line 807 bus and train which takes 2h 53m and costs €24 - €55.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Esslingen, including transfers.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Esslingen train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, depart from Ansbach station.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Esslingen train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg, arrive at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Esslingen is 128 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Esslingen.
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What companies run services between Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany and Esslingen, Germany?
Arverio Baden-Württemberg operates a train from Ansbach to Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt hourly. Tickets cost €22–45 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH also services this route every 3 hours.
- Phone
- +49 711 400 534 44
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arverio Baden-Württemberg
Train from Dombuehl to Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Schedules at
- Arverio Baden-Württemberg
- 2nd Class Ticket
- €19–24
- 1st Class Ticket
- €25–35
Train from Schnelldorf to Waiblingen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Schedules at
- Arverio Baden-Württemberg
- 2nd Class Ticket
- €17–21
- 1st Class Ticket
- €22–35
Train from Ansbach to Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Schedules at
- Arverio Baden-Württemberg
- 2nd Class Ticket
- €22–28
- 1st Class Ticket
- €29–45
- Phone
- +49 711 400 534 44
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH
Train from Dombuehl to Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Schedules at
- Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH
Train from Schnelldorf to Waiblingen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Schedules at
- Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH
Train from Ansbach to Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Schedules at
- Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH
Train from Crailsheim Bahnhof to Waiblingen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Schedules at
- Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Crailsheim Bahnhof to Waiblingen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Bus from Rothenburg Schlachthof to Dombühl
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Verkehrsverbund Großraum Nürnberg (VGN)
Bus from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Schnelldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Verkehrsverbund Großraum Nürnberg (VGN)
Bus from Rothenburg Schlachthof to Dombühl
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Verkehrsverbund Großraum Nürnberg (VGN)
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