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Darmstadt to Esslingen

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Darmstadt, Germany → Esslingen, Germany

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Darmstadt to Esslingen

Cheapest

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Darmstadt central train station to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.63–$31.81

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$318.06

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Esslingen
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.80–$52.16
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Esslingen
Ave. Duration:
10 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$24.17–$26.72
Train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$44.53–$50.89

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Esslingen
Ave. Duration:
17 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.27–$12.09

DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB)

Phone:
+49 731 1550-0
Website:
meine-rab.de/
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Esslingen
Ave. Duration:
9 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.60–$7.00

Nebenbahn Vaihingen- Enzweihlingen

Train from Hauptbahnhof to Esslingen
Ave. Duration:
10 min
Frequency:
Once a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.99–$20.36

Go Ahead BW

Phone:
+49 711 400 534 44
Website:
go-ahead-bw.de/
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Esslingen
Ave. Duration:
11 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.36–$13.99

Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG)

Phone:
+49 7821 9960770
Website:
sweg.de/
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Esslingen
Ave. Duration:
12 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Darmstadt to Esslingen is to bus which costs $21.74 - $30.43 and takes 4h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darmstadt to Esslingen is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs $39.13 - $44.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Darmstadt and Esslingen?

No, there is no direct bus from Darmstadt station to Esslingen. However, there are services departing from Darmstadt central train station and arriving at Pliensauv. Weilstraße via Flughafen/Messe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Darmstadt and Esslingen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Esslingen. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 23m.

How far is it from Darmstadt to Esslingen?

The distance between Darmstadt and Esslingen is 158 km. The road distance is 193.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Darmstadt to Esslingen without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs $39.13 - $44.57 .

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

The train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Esslingen takes 1h 23m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Darmstadt to Esslingen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Darmstadt to Esslingen train from?

Darmstadt to Esslingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Darmstadt to Esslingen?

The best way to get from Darmstadt to Esslingen is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs $39.13 - $44.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21.74 - $30.43 and takes 4h 11m.

Where does the Darmstadt to Esslingen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Darmstadt to Esslingen train arrive?

Darmstadt to Esslingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Esslingen station.

Can I drive from Darmstadt to Esslingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Darmstadt to Esslingen is 193 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Darmstadt to Esslingen.

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

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Where can I stay near Esslingen?

There are 1318+ hotels available in Esslingen. Prices start at $56.20 per night.
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