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Trip Summary
You can pick from 41 daily train trips between Esslingen am Neckar and Ostend. The average train journey from Esslingen am Neckar to Ostend takes 8 hours and 51 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 6 hours and 11 minutes.
| Distance | 331 mi (533 km) |
| Fastest train | 6h 11m |
| Lowest price | €49.96 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Esslingen am Neckar to Ostend
- DB Intercity-Express tickets: €142 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn tickets: €50 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company tickets: €163 one-way
Which train should you take from Esslingen am Neckar to Ostend?
There are 3 train lines with service from Esslingen am Neckar to Ostend. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 31 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 2 | 6h 44m | €146.08 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 31 | 8h 20m | €128.68 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 10 | 12h 56m | €166.01 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Esslingen am Neckar to Ostend start from €162, and on average cost . Daily there are 10 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Ostend. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Esslingen am Neckar leaves from Esslingen-Mettingen and 3 other stations. And in Ostend trains arrive at Oostende .
From Esslingen am Neckar to Ostend train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 12 hours and 56 minutes. If you are looking to get to Ostend faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 6 hours and 11 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Esslingen am Neckar and Ostend is approximately 331 miles, or 533 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours and 51 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 11 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.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Esslingen am Neckar to Ostend on Tuesday. Tickets for Tuesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Tuesday. Tuesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Esslingen am Neckar at 04:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 21:00. 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 41 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.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Ostend to Esslingen am Neckar.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Esslingen am Neckar?
Main departure station: Esslingen-Mettingen
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 4 stops and stations in Esslingen am Neckar where you can board the train.
All train stations in Esslingen am Neckar:
Esslingen-Mettingen
Esslingen(Neckar)
Oberesslingen
Esslingen-Zell
Where is the train station in Ostend?
Main arrival station: Oostende
Ostend has one train station.
Train stations in Ostend:
Oostende
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