How to travel from Düsseldorf to Esslingen am Neckar

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Compare train and bus for Düsseldorf to Esslingen am Neckar

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf 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 bus, which has an average total journey time of 8h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €41, while a bus costs an average of €41.

Distance: 205 miles (330 km)

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€41

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Cheapest

€59

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

8h 30m

Average total duration

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8h 0m

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4h 55m

Average total duration

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Esslingen am Neckar is a bus with an average price of €41.

This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Esslingen am Neckar:

A bus is €412 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Esslingen am Neckar costing on average €453.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Esslingen am Neckar is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 49m.

Other travel options to Esslingen am Neckar take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Düsseldorf and Esslingen am Neckar including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Düsseldorf to Esslingen am Neckar among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 3h 6m sooner (1h 49m by flight vs 4h 55m by car). Tickets start at around €453 compared to roughly €59 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Düsseldorf to Esslingen am Neckar

How to get from Düsseldorf to Esslingen am Neckar by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Esslingen am Neckar is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:45 AM7h35
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    5:20 PMStuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
    251One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:45 AM7h35
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    5:20 PMStuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
    251One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4109+LufthansaLH2148
    1:30 PM2h45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    4:15 PMStuttgart Airport
    4151One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 2511 · ICE 591 · 19309
    6:24 AM3h10
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    9:34 AMEsslingen (Neckar) station
    601One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 2511 · ICE 591 · S1
    6:24 AM3h15
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    9:39 AMEsslingen-Mettingen
    601One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 2511 · ICE 591 · S1
    6:24 AM3h21
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    9:45 AMOberesslingen
    601One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:15 AM7h50
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    3:05 PMStuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
    251One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:25 PM6h50
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    9:15 PMStuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
    271One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:20 PM13h35
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    6:55 AMKirchheim unter Teck, Schöllkopfstraße
    271One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4107+LufthansaLH2146
    9:30 AM2h55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    12:25 PMStuttgart Airport
    4151One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2001 · LH2146
    8:30 AM3h55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    12:25 PMStuttgart Airport
    4151One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2021 · LH2152
    6:30 PM4h15
    Dusseldorf Airport
    10:45 PMStuttgart Airport
    4151One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf to Esslingen am Neckar

Travel to Esslingen am Neckar easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Düsseldorf to Esslingen am Neckar.

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There are 2 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Esslingen am Neckar including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Esslingen am Neckar is a bus with an average price of €41.

This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Esslingen am Neckar:

A bus is €412 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Esslingen am Neckar costing on average €453.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Esslingen am Neckar is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 49m.

Other travel options to Esslingen am Neckar take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 30m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Esslingen am Neckar is approximately 205 miles (330 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Esslingen am Neckar is:
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 8 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Esslingen am Neckar as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Düsseldorf to Esslingen am Neckar:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Stuttgart Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Esslingen (Neckar) station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Esslingen am Neckar, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Esslingen am Neckar by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Esslingen am Neckar by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Düsseldorf to Esslingen am Neckar:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf to Esslingen am Neckar often also extend their vacation to go to Stuttgart, Die, Munich, Paris, Frankfurt am Main. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Esslingen am Neckar and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Esslingen am Neckar to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Esslingen am Neckar, allowing time to enjoy its medieval architecture, visit local wineries, and experience cultural sites like the Esslingen Castle and Old Town.

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