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4.6Travel optionsfrom Cologne to Esslingen am Neckar
How to get from Cologne to Esslingen am Neckar by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Esslingen am Neckar is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:35 PM5h24Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)11:59 PMStuttgart, Flughafen/Messe$331One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:35 PM5h24Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)11:59 PMStuttgart, Flughafen/Messe$331One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 9159:31 AM2h17Cologne Messe/Deutz11:48 AMEsslingen (Neckar) station$801One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IC 2040 · ICE 515 · S18:53 AM3h46Cologne Hbf12:39 PMEsslingen-Mettingen$691One-way2 transfers
- IC 2040 · ICE 515 · S18:53 AM3h49Cologne Hbf12:42 PMEsslingen (Neckar) station$691One-way2 transfers
- IC 2040 · ICE 515 · S18:53 AM3h52Cologne Hbf12:45 PMOberesslingen$691One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus10:20 PM5h45Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)4:05 AMStuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof$331One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:20 PM6h05Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)4:25 AMStuttgart, Flughafen/Messe$331One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:30 PM5h25Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)4:55 AMStuttgart, Flughafen/Messe$351One-way0 transfers
LH4051+
LH21481:35 PM2h35Cologne Bonn Airport4:10 PMStuttgart Airport$4161One-way1 transfer- LH1985 · LH21528:10 PM2h35Cologne Bonn Airport10:45 PMStuttgart Airport$4161One-way1 transfer
- LH1983 · LH21526:05 PM4h40Cologne Bonn Airport10:45 PMStuttgart Airport$4161One-way1 transfer
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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Esslingen am Neckar
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Esslingen am Neckar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 184 miles (297 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$100 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Esslingen am Neckar:
A bus is $62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Esslingen am Neckar costing on average $100.
A bus is $468 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Esslingen am Neckar costing on average $505.
Other travel options to Esslingen am Neckar take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 43m.
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Esslingen am Neckar:
A bus is $62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Esslingen am Neckar costing on average $100.
A bus is $468 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Esslingen am Neckar costing on average $505.
Other travel options to Esslingen am Neckar take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 43m.
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
- Around 24 trains per day.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Esslingen am Neckar as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Stuttgart Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Esslingen (Neckar) station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Esslingen am Neckar by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Esslingen am Neckar by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 12 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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