What is the cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Essen is to rideshare which costs €22 and takes 5h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Essen is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €65 - €130.

Is there a direct train between Stuttgart and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Essen?

The distance between Stuttgart and Essen is 427 km. The road distance is 406.4 km.

How do I travel from Stuttgart to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Essen without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €65 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Stuttgart to Essen?

The train from Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf takes 2h 56m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart to Essen train from?

Stuttgart to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or fly from Stuttgart to Essen?

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Essen is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs €65 - €130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €130 - €340 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Stuttgart to Essen train arrive?

Stuttgart to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Stuttgart to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart to Essen is 406 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Stuttgart to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Stuttgart to Essen?

Book your Stuttgart to Essen train tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2581+ hotels available in Essen.

Can I share a ride from Stuttgart to Essen?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Stuttgart and Essen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Stuttgart to Essen - 8 ways to travel via train, rideshare, plane, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Stuttgart to Essen by train, rideshare, plane, train (Eurostar), or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 62 / ...
2h 56m
€65–130
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Stuttgart to Essenrideshare 406.8 km
5h 11m
€22
Fly from Stuttgart Airport
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane STR - DUS
4h 53m
€130–340
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h 10m
€61–157
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice
5h 54m
€73–142
Drive 406.4 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Essencar 406.4 km
4h 1m
€74–106
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
3h 40m
€122–240
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Pasingtrain
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
5h 37m
€131–316

Stuttgart to Essen by train

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Distance: 426.7 km
Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Stuttgart, Germany and Essen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €65–130 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, Swiss, Eurowings, and three other airlines fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 3 hours.

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