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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Stuttgart is to rideshare which costs €18 - €30 and takes 4h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Stuttgart is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €45 - €130.

Is there a direct train between Essen 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 to Stuttgart?

The distance between Essen and Stuttgart is 427 km. The road distance is 406.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Stuttgart without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €45 - €130.

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

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Stuttgart train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Stuttgart?

The best way to get from Essen to Stuttgart is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs €45 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 49m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €320 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Essen to Stuttgart train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Stuttgart?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Stuttgart is 407 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Essen to Stuttgart.

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

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Where can I stay near Stuttgart?

There are 384+ hotels available in Stuttgart.

Can I share a ride from Essen to Stuttgart?

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

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

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

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
€45–130
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Essen to Stuttgartrideshare 407.7 km
4h 33m
€18–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhofbus N27
7h 49m
€33–56
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Stuttgart Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane DUS - STR
4h 53m
€137–315
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Ice
4h 25m
€67–250
Drive 406.7 km
1. Drive from Essen to Stuttgartcar 406.7 km
3h 56m
€58–83
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 6m
€127–235
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 1m
€108–299
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 40m
€110–389

Essen to Stuttgart by train

106Weekly Trains

2h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 426.5 km
Duration: 2h 57m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €45–130 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof 5 times a week. Tickets cost €27–50 and the journey takes 7h 35m.

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