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The average train between Stuttgart-Center and Essen takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Stuttgart-Center to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Stuttgart-Center and Essen. The earliest departure is at 2:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Stuttgart-Center is at 6:26 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:22 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Essen Hbf station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.
Stuttgart-Center to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Stuttgart-Center to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Stuttgart-Center and Essen is 335.7 km. The road distance is 407 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €70–140 and the journey takes 2h 56m.
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