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Trip Summary
You can pick from 10 daily train trips between Herne and Esslingen am Neckar. The average train journey from Herne to Esslingen am Neckar takes 5 hours and 50 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 4 hours and 46 minutes.
| Distance | 215 mi (345 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 46m |
| Lowest price | €66.01 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Herne to Esslingen am Neckar?
2 train services operate from Herne to Esslingen am Neckar. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 10 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 10 | 5h 54m | €97.45 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 2 | 5h 1m | €94.77 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Herne to Esslingen am Neckar start from €95, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Esslingen am Neckar. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Herne leaves from Herne-Börnig . And in Esslingen am Neckar trains arrive at Esslingen-Zell .
From Herne to Esslingen am Neckar train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 5 hours and 1 minutes. If you are looking to get to Esslingen am Neckar faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 46 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Herne and Esslingen am Neckar is approximately 215 miles, or 345 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 50 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 46 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Tuesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Herne to Esslingen am Neckar. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Tuesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Tuesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Herne at 09:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 10 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Herne?
Main departure station: Herne-Börnig
There is one train station in Herne.
All train stations in Herne:
Herne-Börnig
Where is the train station in Esslingen am Neckar?
Main arrival station: Esslingen-Zell
Esslingen am Neckar has one train station.
Train stations in Esslingen am Neckar:
Esslingen-Zell
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