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Trip Summary
You can pick from 27 daily train trips between Kaiserslautern and Esslingen am Neckar. The average train journey from Kaiserslautern to Esslingen am Neckar takes 2 hours and 39 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 2 hours and 18 minutes.
Distance | 86 mi (138 km) |
Fastest train | 2h 18m |
Lowest price | €32.40 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Kaiserslautern to Esslingen am Neckar?
2 train services operate from Kaiserslautern to Esslingen am Neckar. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 26 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 26 | 2h 41m | €47.66 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 2h 18m | €52.00 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Kaiserslautern to Esslingen am Neckar start from €52, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Esslingen am Neckar. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Kaiserslautern leaves from Einsiedlerhof . And in Esslingen am Neckar trains arrive at Esslingen(Neckar) .
From Kaiserslautern to Esslingen am Neckar train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 2 hours and 18 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Kaiserslautern to Esslingen am Neckar. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Saturday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Kaiserslautern at 09:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 22:00. 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 27 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 Esslingen am Neckar to Kaiserslautern.
City Information
Kaiserslautern
Kaiserslautern is a historic city in Germany whose founding dates to the 9th century. The area hosted a hunting retreat for Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa in the 12th century. It is now one of the country’s cultural centers, filled with artistic, historical, and outdoorsy attractions.
History fans will love visiting the remains of two medieval castles in Kaiserslautern: the Burg Hohenecken and Nanstein Castle, a bit further out of town. Another popular spot to visit is the city's Japanese garden, complete with a teahouse and koi ponds. The Gartenschau Kaiserslautern is another park, and it appeals especially to kids with its inventive playgrounds and enormous dinosaur models. Finally, the nearby Palatinate Forest offers gorgeous scenery along its many hiking paths.
Kaiserslautern is located between Frankfurt and Germany's border with France, so even though it is not a major metropolis, it is easy to travel to Kaiserslautern. Over 30 intercity bus routes arrive daily in the city, operated by FlixBus, Sindbad, and Union Ivkoni. You can also travel by train, thanks to Deutsche Bahn's connections to many cities throughout Europe.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Kaiserslautern?
Main departure station: Einsiedlerhof
There is one train station in Kaiserslautern.
All train stations in Kaiserslautern:
Einsiedlerhof
Where is the train station in Esslingen am Neckar?
Main arrival station: Esslingen(Neckar)
Esslingen am Neckar has one train station.
Train stations in Esslingen am Neckar:
Esslingen(Neckar)
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