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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Esslingen is to bus which costs €27 - €40 and takes 2h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Esslingen is to bus which takes 2h 22m and costs €27 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Esslingen?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Esslingen. However, there are services departing from Zürich Bus Station and arriving at Stuttgart via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Esslingen?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Esslingen. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Esslingen(Neckar) via Singen and Stuttgart Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from Zurich to Esslingen?

The distance between Zurich and Esslingen is 215 km. The road distance is 213.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Esslingen without a car is to bus which takes 2h 22m and costs €27 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Zurich to Esslingen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Esslingen bus from?

Zurich to Esslingen bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Zürich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Esslingen train from?

Zurich to Esslingen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Esslingen?

The best way to get from Zurich to Esslingen is to bus which takes 2h 22m and costs €27 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €200 and takes 3h 24m.

Where does the Zurich to Esslingen bus arrive?

Zurich to Esslingen bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Stuttgart station.

Where does the Zurich to Esslingen train arrive?

Zurich to Esslingen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Singen station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Esslingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Esslingen is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Zurich to Esslingen.

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

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Zurich to Esslingen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Zurich to Esslingen by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Stuttgartbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2h 22m
€27–38
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Singentrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Singen to Hauptbahnhoftrain Ic87 / ...
3h 24m
€46–198
Drive 213.6 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Esslingencar 213.6 km
2h 33m
€38–55
Fly, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Esslingen(Neckar)train
2h 51m
€110–300
Train via Schaffhausen
1. Take the train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Schaffhausentrain S9 / ...
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 87
4h 24m
€38–191
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Reutlingen central bus stationbus FlixBus N42
2. Take the train from Reutlingen Hauptbahnhof to Esslingentrain Mex18 / ...
4h 40m
€27–44

Zurich to Esslingen by train

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Distance: 214.5 km
Duration: 2h 22m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Esslingen, Germany?

GrandBus operates a bus from Zürich Bus Station to Stuttgart once daily. Tickets cost €25–27 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Esslingen(Neckar) via Singen, Hauptbahnhof, and Stuttgart Hbf in around 3h 24m.

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