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Compare train for Esslingen am Neckar to Kempten
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Esslingen am Neckar to Kempten among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €34, while a bus costs an average of €36.
Distance: 83 miles (135 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€34 Average price Cheapest | €36 Average price | €26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Esslingen am Neckar to Kempten
Compare the available ways to get from Esslingen am Neckar to Kempten, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Esslingen am Neckar to Kempten:
A train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Esslingen am Neckar to Kempten costing on average €36.
Other travel options to Kempten take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 10m.
Tickets start at around €34 compared to roughly €26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€8. The journey takes 2h 6m versus 1h 58m 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.
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How to get from Esslingen am Neckar to Kempten by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Esslingen am Neckar to Kempten is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:07 AM 2h19 Esslingen am Neckar 9:26 AM Kempten Find prices2 transfers
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7:07 AM 2h19 Esslingen am Neckar 9:26 AM Kempten Find prices2 transfers
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7:07 AM 2h19 Esslingen am Neckar 9:26 AM Kempten Find prices2 transfers
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9:05 AM 2h20 Esslingen am Neckar 11:25 AM Kempten Find prices2 transfers
11:05 AM 2h21 Esslingen am Neckar 1:26 PM Kempten Find prices2 transfers
1:05 PM 2h21 Esslingen am Neckar 3:26 PM Kempten Find prices2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Esslingen am Neckar to Kempten:
A train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Esslingen am Neckar to Kempten costing on average €36.
Other travel options to Kempten take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 10m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Esslingen am Neckar and Kempten as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Esslingen (Neckar) station and arrive in Kempten (Allgäu) Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe and arrive in Kempten, Kotterner Straße.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kempten by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kempten by train.
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