This information about transportation options in Esslingen might help your romantic trip get off to a smooth start: To get to Esslingen, book a flight to Stuttgart Airport (STR), which is the closest major airport, located 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from the city center. You can take advantage of metro transit at Oberesslingen S-Bahn, Esslingen Mettingen S-Bahn, and Esslingen Zell S-Bahn. To see more of the larger area, ride aboard one of the trains from Esslingen (Neckar) Station.