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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Karlsruhe to Esslingen

Composite routes from Karlsruhe to Esslingen

Cheapest
1 h 1 min
Car
94 km.
from $5

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.13–$15.19

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
booking@union-ivkoni.com
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$5.82–$9.49

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Email:
info@arjanitravel.com
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Centrotrans Eurolines

Phone:
+387 33 770 889
Email:
info@centrotrans.com
Website:
centrotrans.com/
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Stuttgart
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$7.59–$11.39

Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS)

Phone:
0711 19449
Website:
vvs.de/
Bus from Flughafen/Messe to Pliensauv.
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.58

Train operators

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Esslingen
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$27.85–$62.02
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$58.23

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Esslingen
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$40.50
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$34.18–$37.97

DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB)

Phone:
+49 731 1550-0
Email:
servicecenter@dbregiobus-rab.de
Website:
meine-rab.de/
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$13.92–$18.99

Nebenbahn Vaihingen- Enzweihlingen

Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Once a week

Go Ahead BW

Phone:
+49 711 400 534 44
Website:
go-ahead-bw.de/
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$32.91

Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG)

Phone:
+49 7821 9960770
Email:
info@sweg.de
Website:
sweg.de/
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
5 times a week

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Esslingen?

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Esslingen is to bus and line 122 bus which costs $9.78 - $13.04 and takes 1h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Esslingen?

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Esslingen is to train which takes 54 min and costs $23.91 - $53.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and Esslingen?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlsruhe station to Esslingen. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe central train station and arriving at Pliensauv. Weilstraße via Flughafen/Messe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and Esslingen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Esslingen. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Esslingen?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Esslingen is 94 km. The road distance is 93.5 km.

How do I travel from Karlsruhe to Esslingen without a car?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Esslingen without a car is to train which takes 54 min and costs $23.91 - $53.26 .

How long does it take to get from Karlsruhe to Esslingen?

The train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Esslingen takes 54 min including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Esslingen bus from?

Karlsruhe to Esslingen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Karlsruhe central train station.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Esslingen train from?

Karlsruhe to Esslingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Karlsruhe to Esslingen?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Esslingen is to train which takes 54 min and costs $23.91 - $53.26 . Alternatively, you can bus and line 122 bus, which costs $9.78 - $13.04 and takes 1h 46m. There are no good options to bus between Karlsruhe to Esslingen.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Esslingen bus arrive?

Karlsruhe to Esslingen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Stuttgart Airport Busterminal station.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Esslingen train arrive?

Karlsruhe to Esslingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Esslingen station.

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Esslingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Esslingen is 93 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Karlsruhe to Esslingen.

How do I get a train ticket from Karlsruhe to Esslingen?

Book your Karlsruhe to Esslingen train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Esslingen?

There are 1318+ hotels available in Esslingen. Prices start at $56.20 per night.
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