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Compare train and bus for Dresden to Esslingen am Neckar
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Esslingen am Neckar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €41 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €41, while a flight costs an average of €474.
Distance: 253 miles (408 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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€149 Average price | €474 Average price | €41 Average price Cheapest | €76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 51m Average total duration 9h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Dresden to Esslingen am Neckar
Compare the available ways to get from Dresden to Esslingen am Neckar, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Esslingen am Neckar:
A bus is €108 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Esslingen am Neckar costing on average €149.
A bus is €434 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Esslingen am Neckar costing on average €474.
Other travel options to Esslingen am Neckar take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 28m.
Bus takes on average 9h 51m.
Tickets start at around €149 compared to roughly €76 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€72. The journey takes 5h 58m versus 5h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Dresden to Esslingen am Neckar
How to get from Dresden to Esslingen am Neckar by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Esslingen am Neckar is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:15 AM 12h49 Dresden 9:04 PM Esslingen am Neckar €48 1 One-way 1 transfer
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8:15 AM 12h49 Dresden 9:04 PM Esslingen am Neckar €48 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
8:15 AM 12h49 Dresden 9:04 PM Esslingen am Neckar €48 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
12:40 PM 30h22 Dresden 7:02 PM Esslingen am Neckar €53 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Esslingen am Neckar:
A bus is €108 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Esslingen am Neckar costing on average €149.
A bus is €434 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Esslingen am Neckar costing on average €474.
Other travel options to Esslingen am Neckar take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 28m.
Bus takes on average 9h 51m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Esslingen am Neckar as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Esslingen (Neckar) station.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Stuttgart Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Esslingen am Neckar by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Esslingen am Neckar by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti to go to Esslingen am Neckar by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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