There are 7 ways to get from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Esslingen-Mettingen by bus, train, taxi, rideshare, car, or subway
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Line 122 bus
best- Take the bus from Flughafen/Messe to Esslingenbus 122
51 min€4Drive 14.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Esslingen-Mettingencar 14.4 km
18 min€2–3Train
- Take the train from Flughafen/Messe to Bad Cannstatttrain S2 / ...
- Take the train from Bad Cannstatt to Mettingentrain S1
52 min€7–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Esslingen-Mettingentaxi 14.4 km
18 min€40–55Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Stuttgart-STR to Esslingen-Mettingen14.4 km
18 minSubway, train
- Take the subway from Flughafen/Messe to Hauptbfsubway U6
- Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Mettingentrain S1
57 min€5–9Line 65 bus
- Take the bus from Flughafen/Messe to Obertürkheimbus 65
1h 4m
Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Esslingen-Mettingen by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Esslingen-Mettingen is to drive which costs €2 - €3 and takes 18 min.
The fastest way to get from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Esslingen-Mettingen is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs €40 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Esslingen-Mettingen. However, there are services departing from Flughafen/Messe and arriving at Esslingen via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Esslingen-Mettingen. However, there are services departing from Flughafen/Messe and arriving at Mettingen via Bad Cannstatt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
The distance between Stuttgart Airport (STR) and Esslingen-Mettingen is 22 km. The road distance is 14.4 km.
The best way to get from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Esslingen-Mettingen without a car is to line 122 bus which takes 51 min and costs €4.
It takes approximately 51 min to get from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Esslingen-Mettingen, including transfers.
Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Esslingen-Mettingen bus services, operated by Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS), depart from Flughafen/Messe station.
Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Esslingen-Mettingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Flughafen/Messe station.
The best way to get from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Esslingen-Mettingen is to line 122 bus which takes 51 min and costs €4. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €6 - €14 and takes 52 min.
What companies run services between Stuttgart Airport (STR), Germany and Esslingen-Mettingen, Germany?
Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS) operates a bus from Flughafen/Messe to Esslingen hourly. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Flughafen/Messe to Mettingen via Bad Cannstatt in around 52 min.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Flughafen/Messe to Bad Cannstatt
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Bad Cannstatt to Mettingen
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–4
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Mettingen
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Subway from Flughafen/Messe to Hauptbf
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Schedules at
- Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS)
Bus from Flughafen/Messe to Esslingen
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS)
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Stuttgart-STR to Esslingen-Mettingen
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Estimated price
- €40–55
Hofmann GmbH Bus und Taxi
- Phone
- 0711 78 19 19
- Website
- hofmann-bus.de
Taxi Auto Zentrale Stuttgart e.G.
- Phone
- +49 711 553980
- Website
- taxi-auto-zentrale.de
TAXI ÖZEL
- Phone
- +49 176 72825420
- Website
- oezel-mobility.com
Taxi Stuttgart Güdücü
- Phone
- 01520 5413769
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More Questions & Answers
Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Esslingen-Mettingen bus services, operated by Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS), arrive at Esslingen station.
Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Esslingen-Mettingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Bad Cannstatt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Esslingen-Mettingen is 14 km. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Esslingen-Mettingen.
There are 1598+ hotels available in Esslingen-Mettingen.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Stuttgart Airport (STR) and Esslingen-Mettingen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.