The average train between Stuttgart and Essen takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Stuttgart 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 hourly between Stuttgart and Essen. The earliest departure is at 2:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Stuttgart is at 7:49 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:05 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Stuttgart station and arriving at Essen station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 19m.
Stuttgart to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Stuttgart to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Stuttgart to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Stuttgart and Essen is 335 km. The road distance is 427 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €75–180 and the journey takes 2h 56m.
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