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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 $48 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 1m. 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 $48, while a flight costs an average of $629.
Distance: 253 miles (408 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$206 Average price | $629 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 47m Average total duration 7h 17m 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 |
Direct Options | 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 Dresden to Esslingen am Neckar:
A bus is $158 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Esslingen am Neckar costing on average $206.
A bus is $581 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Esslingen am Neckar costing on average $629.
Other travel options to Esslingen am Neckar take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 29m.
Bus takes on average 7h 47m.
Tickets start at around $206 compared to roughly $93 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-113.03. The journey takes 5h 59m 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:44 AM6h09Dresden2:53 PMEsslingen am NeckarFind prices3 transfers
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8:44 AM6h09Dresden2:53 PMEsslingen am NeckarFind prices3 transfers
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8:44 AM6h09Dresden2:53 PMEsslingen am NeckarFind prices3 transfers
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9:22 AM6h12Dresden3:34 PMEsslingen am NeckarFind prices2 transfers
11:22 AM6h12Dresden5:34 PMEsslingen am NeckarFind prices2 transfers
1:22 PM6h12Dresden7:34 PMEsslingen am NeckarFind prices2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Esslingen am Neckar:
A bus is $158 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Esslingen am Neckar costing on average $206.
A bus is $581 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Esslingen am Neckar costing on average $629.
Other travel options to Esslingen am Neckar take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 29m.
Bus takes on average 7h 47m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Stuttgart Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Esslingen (Neckar) station.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa to go to Esslingen am Neckar by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Esslingen am Neckar by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Esslingen am Neckar by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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