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

The cheapest way to get from Stade to Essen is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Stade to Essen is to drive which takes 3h and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Stade and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Stade to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Stade, Teichstraße and arriving at Essen central train station via Zeven Busbahnhof and Bremen Fernbusterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Stade and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Stade to Essen. However, there are services departing from Stade and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hamburg-Harburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Stade to Essen?

The distance between Stade and Essen is 405 km. The road distance is 343.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Stade to Essen without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Stade to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stade to Essen bus from?

Stade to Essen bus services, operated by Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel), depart from Stade, Teichstraße station.

Where do I catch the Stade to Essen train from?

Stade to Essen train services, operated by Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, depart from Stade station.

Train or bus from Stade to Essen?

The best way to get from Stade to Essen is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 43m.

Where does the Stade to Essen bus arrive?

Stade to Essen bus services, operated by Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel), arrive at Zeven Busbahnhof station.

Where does the Stade to Essen train arrive?

Stade to Essen train services, operated by Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH, arrive at Hamburg-Harburg station.

Can I drive from Stade to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Stade to Essen is 343 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Stade to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2596+ hotels available in Essen.

Stade to Essen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Stade to Essen by train, bus, 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 Stade to Hamburg-HarburgRe
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Essen Hbf43 / ...
4h 12m
Drive 343.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Stade to Essen343.3 km
3h
€48–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stade, Teichstraße to Zeven Busbahnhof
2. Take the bus from Zeven Busbahnhof to Bremen Hauptbahnhof630
3. Take the bus from Bremen Fernbusterminal to Essen central train stationN74 / ...
7h 43m
Train via Osnabrück
1. Take the train from Stade to Osterholz-ScharmbeckRe
2. Take the train from Osterholz-Scharmbeck to Osnabrück HbfRe9
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Haltern am See BfRe2
4. Take the train from Haltern am See Bf to Essen HbfS9 / ...
7h 5m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 404.5 km
Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Stade, Lower Saxony, Germany and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Stade to Essen Hbf via Hamburg-Harburg in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stade, Teichstraße to Essen central train station via Zeven Busbahnhof, Bremen Hauptbahnhof, and Bremen Fernbusterminal in around 7h 43m.

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