What is the best way to travel from Köthen to Esslingen?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Flights and Trains for the journey to Esslingen from Köthen. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Esslingen from Köthen?
You can get to Esslingen with just $33 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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Deutsche Bahn8h 39m08:35 PMKöthenCentral Station5:14 AMEsslingenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Köthen (Germany) at 4/28/2026 8:35:00 PM to Central Station, Esslingen (Germany) arriving at 4/29/2026 5:14:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 39m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 57m05:37 PMKöthenCentral Station11:34 PMEsslingenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Köthen (Germany) at 4/28/2026 5:37:00 PM to Central Station, Esslingen (Germany) arriving at 4/28/2026 11:34:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 57m
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Deutsche Bahn9h 39m07:14 PMKöthenCentral Station4:53 AMEsslingenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Köthen (Germany) at 4/28/2026 7:14:00 PM to Central Station, Esslingen (Germany) arriving at 4/29/2026 4:53:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 39m
Cheapest Trains Tuesday
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Deutsche Bahn8h 39m08:35 PMKöthenCentral Station5:14 AMEsslingenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Köthen (Germany) at 4/29/2026 8:35:00 PM to Central Station, Esslingen (Germany) arriving at 4/30/2026 5:14:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 39m
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Deutsche Bahn9h 43m012:08 AMKöthenCentral Station9:51 AMEsslingenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Köthen (Germany) at 4/29/2026 12:08:00 AM to Central Station, Esslingen (Germany) arriving at 4/29/2026 9:51:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 43m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 55m06:14 PMKöthenCentral Station12:09 AMEsslingenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Köthen (Germany) at 4/29/2026 6:14:00 PM to Central Station, Esslingen (Germany) arriving at 4/30/2026 12:09:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
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Deutsche Bahn9h 39m07:14 PMKöthenCentral Station4:53 AMEsslingenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Köthen (Germany) at 4/29/2026 7:14:00 PM to Central Station, Esslingen (Germany) arriving at 4/30/2026 4:53:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 39m
Cheapest Trains Wednesday
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Lufthansa4h 0m06:20 AMLeipzig/Halle AirportLeipzig/Halle Airport10:20 AMStuttgart AirportStuttgart Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Leipzig/Halle Airport, Leipzig/Halle Airport (Germany) at 5/1/2026 6:20:00 AM to Stuttgart Airport, Stuttgart Airport (Germany) arriving at 5/1/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $346 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Lufthansa4h 15m06:40 PMLeipzig/Halle AirportLeipzig/Halle Airport10:55 PMStuttgart AirportStuttgart Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Leipzig/Halle Airport, Leipzig/Halle Airport (Germany) at 5/1/2026 6:40:00 PM to Stuttgart Airport, Stuttgart Airport (Germany) arriving at 5/1/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $346 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
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Air Dolomiti3h 20m010:25 AMLeipzig/Halle AirportLeipzig/Halle Airport1:45 PMStuttgart AirportStuttgart Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air Dolomiti goes from Leipzig/Halle Airport, Leipzig/Halle Airport (Germany) at 5/1/2026 10:25:00 AM to Stuttgart Airport, Stuttgart Airport (Germany) arriving at 5/1/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $376 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
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Austrian Airlines21h 55m010:20 AMLeipzig/Halle AirportLeipzig/Halle Airport8:15 AMStuttgart AirportStuttgart Airport0EconomyA Flight from Austrian Airlines goes from Leipzig/Halle Airport, Leipzig/Halle Airport (Germany) at 5/1/2026 10:20:00 AM to Stuttgart Airport, Stuttgart Airport (Germany) arriving at 5/2/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $468 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 55m
Cheapest Flights Friday
What are the fastest trips from Köthen to Esslingen?
You can get to Esslingen from Köthen in just 3h 20m with a Flight from Air Dolomiti. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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Deutsche Bahn5h 57m05:37 PMKöthenCentral Station11:34 PMEsslingenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Köthen (Germany) at 4/28/2026 5:37:00 PM to Central Station, Esslingen (Germany) arriving at 4/28/2026 11:34:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 57m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 39m08:35 PMKöthenCentral Station5:14 AMEsslingenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Köthen (Germany) at 4/28/2026 8:35:00 PM to Central Station, Esslingen (Germany) arriving at 4/29/2026 5:14:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 39m
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Deutsche Bahn9h 39m07:14 PMKöthenCentral Station4:53 AMEsslingenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Köthen (Germany) at 4/28/2026 7:14:00 PM to Central Station, Esslingen (Germany) arriving at 4/29/2026 4:53:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 39m
Fastest Trains Tuesday
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Deutsche Bahn5h 55m06:14 PMKöthenCentral Station12:09 AMEsslingenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Köthen (Germany) at 4/29/2026 6:14:00 PM to Central Station, Esslingen (Germany) arriving at 4/30/2026 12:09:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 39m08:35 PMKöthenCentral Station5:14 AMEsslingenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Köthen (Germany) at 4/29/2026 8:35:00 PM to Central Station, Esslingen (Germany) arriving at 4/30/2026 5:14:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 39m
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Deutsche Bahn9h 39m07:14 PMKöthenCentral Station4:53 AMEsslingenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Köthen (Germany) at 4/29/2026 7:14:00 PM to Central Station, Esslingen (Germany) arriving at 4/30/2026 4:53:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 39m
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Deutsche Bahn9h 43m012:08 AMKöthenCentral Station9:51 AMEsslingenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Köthen (Germany) at 4/29/2026 12:08:00 AM to Central Station, Esslingen (Germany) arriving at 4/29/2026 9:51:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 43m
Fastest Trains Wednesday
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Air Dolomiti3h 20m010:25 AMLeipzig/Halle AirportLeipzig/Halle Airport1:45 PMStuttgart AirportStuttgart Airport0EconomyA Flight from Air Dolomiti goes from Leipzig/Halle Airport, Leipzig/Halle Airport (Germany) at 5/1/2026 10:25:00 AM to Stuttgart Airport, Stuttgart Airport (Germany) arriving at 5/1/2026 1:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $376 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
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Lufthansa4h 0m06:20 AMLeipzig/Halle AirportLeipzig/Halle Airport10:20 AMStuttgart AirportStuttgart Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Leipzig/Halle Airport, Leipzig/Halle Airport (Germany) at 5/1/2026 6:20:00 AM to Stuttgart Airport, Stuttgart Airport (Germany) arriving at 5/1/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $346 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Lufthansa4h 15m06:40 PMLeipzig/Halle AirportLeipzig/Halle Airport10:55 PMStuttgart AirportStuttgart Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Leipzig/Halle Airport, Leipzig/Halle Airport (Germany) at 5/1/2026 6:40:00 PM to Stuttgart Airport, Stuttgart Airport (Germany) arriving at 5/1/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $346 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
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Austrian Airlines21h 55m010:20 AMLeipzig/Halle AirportLeipzig/Halle Airport8:15 AMStuttgart AirportStuttgart Airport0EconomyA Flight from Austrian Airlines goes from Leipzig/Halle Airport, Leipzig/Halle Airport (Germany) at 5/1/2026 10:20:00 AM to Stuttgart Airport, Stuttgart Airport (Germany) arriving at 5/2/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $468 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 55m
Fastest Flights Friday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Köthen to Esslingen
What are the most popular stations in Köthen and Esslingen?
In Köthen, you will usually depart from Central Station or Arensdorf Train Station, while in Esslingen you will be arriving at Central Station, Oberesslingen Train Station or Panorama-Klinik Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Esslingen from Köthen? With 4 connections between 1 Flight and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Köthen and Esslingen, you can pay as low as $33 with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Air Dolomiti: you will get to Esslingen in just 3h 20m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Köthen and Esslingen are Deutsche Bahn, Lufthansa and Air Dolomiti, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Köthen and Esslingen is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Osternienburg or to Altbach, and look at flights from Leipzig/Halle Airport, and landing at Stuttgart Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Köthen to Esslingen?
The most popular companies between Köthen and Esslingen, are Deutsche Bahn, Lufthansa and Air Dolomiti. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
Airlines: Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti and Austrian Airlines
All you need to know when you travel from Köthen to Esslingen
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Köthen to Esslingen. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Köthen to Esslingen
How can I reach Esslingen from Köthen?
Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Flight and Train, with which you can get to Esslingen from Köthen.
How far is Esslingen from Köthen?
The distance between Köthen and Esslingen is 239.6 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Köthen and Esslingen?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 10 kgs of CO2, a train 13 kgs, a car 66 kgs, and a flight 95 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Köthen to Esslingen?
You can get to Esslingen with just $33 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
What is the fastest way to get from Köthen to Esslingen?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Esslingen in just 3h 20m with a Flight from Air Dolomiti.
More routes to Köthen and to Esslingen
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Köthen and to Esslingen. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
