Mannheim to Esslingen by train

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Overview: trains from Mannheim to Esslingen

Find the key information for travelling by train from Mannheim to Esslingen, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 02:04 View journey
Last train 21:31 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 40m View journey
Distance (km) 102
Trains / day 30 View all
Cheapest journey US$43.50 View journey
Avg journey time 53m
Train operators 9

Mannheim to Esslingen by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Mannheim to Esslingen? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 102 kilometres.

Train cost from Mannheim to Esslingen

Ready to book tickets from Mannheim to Esslingen? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Mannheim and Esslingen typically run US$43.50.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 10 months in advance.

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Mannheim to Esslingen departure frequency and train timetable

With 30 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 20 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 02:04 and the last one is at 21:04. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:49, with the last one at 21:31.

Train duration for trips from Mannheim to Esslingen

The swiftest journey time on this route is 40 minutes, crossing a total distance of 102 kilometres.

How far in advance Mannheim and Esslingen tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Mannheim and Esslingen are available 10 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Making the most of your trip to Esslingen

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Esslingen.

FAQs about the train journey from Mannheim to Esslingen

Want to know more about your journey from Mannheim to Esslingen? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train route from Mannheim to Esslingen covers 102 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.