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

The cheapest way to get from Essen Hbf to Stuttgart is to rideshare which costs €18 - €30 and takes 4h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen Hbf to Stuttgart is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €40 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Essen Hbf and Stuttgart?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Hauptbahnhof. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Essen Hbf to Stuttgart?

The distance between Essen Hbf and Stuttgart is 427 km. The road distance is 406.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen Hbf to Stuttgart without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €40 - €110.

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

The train from Essen Hbf to Hauptbahnhof takes 2h 57m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Essen Hbf to Stuttgart train from?

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

Train or fly from Essen Hbf to Stuttgart?

The best way to get from Essen Hbf to Stuttgart is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €120 - €300 and takes 4h 53m.

What is the time difference between Essen Hbf and Stuttgart?

Stuttgart is 1h ahead of Essen Hbf. It is currently 9:25 PM in Essen Hbf and 10:25 PM in Stuttgart.

Where does the Essen Hbf to Stuttgart train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen Hbf to Stuttgart?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen Hbf to Stuttgart is 406 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Essen Hbf to Stuttgart.

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

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Where can I stay near Stuttgart?

There are 1474+ hotels available in Stuttgart.

Can I share a ride from Essen Hbf to Stuttgart?

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

Essen Hbf to Stuttgart - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Essen Hbf to Stuttgart by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2h 57m
€40–110
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Essen to Stuttgartrideshare 407.7 km
4h 41m
€18–30
Bus, train via Mannheim
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Mannheim, ZOBbus
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain 22 / ...
5h 32m
Drive 406.1 km
1. Drive from Essen Hbf to Stuttgartcar 406.1 km
3h 57m
€57–82
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Stuttgart Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane DUS - STR
4h 53m
€127–295
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Heilbronn central train stationbus N116 / ...
2. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain Mex12 / ...
8h 26m
€33–59
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane FRA - STR
4h 7m
€127–224
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 10m
€107–289
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 41m
€110–389

Essen Hbf to Stuttgart by train

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Distance: 426.7 km
Duration: 2h 57m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €40–110 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, Eurowings, Swiss, and two other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR) every 2 hours.

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