Facts about the transport from Stuttgart to Essen
| Cheapest Transport | $33 |
| Fastest Transport | 3h 2m |
| Earliest Departure | 12:35 AM |
| Latest Departure | 10:50 PM |
| Departures per day | 15 |
| Distance | 152 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | CD, Eurowings, FlixBus |
Stuttgart to Essen
Best Options
$33
$50
Other Options
Transportation from Stuttgart to Essen
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Trains$ 32.32
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Buses$ 32.32
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Flights$ 159.42
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Ferries are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available
Popular Routes
From Stuttgart
To Stuttgart
Popular Routes in Germany
How to get from Stuttgart to Essen
Travelling between Stuttgart and Essen is possible by Flight, bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 49.53 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus+train which will set you back mere USD 32.29.
How long does it take to get from Stuttgart to Essen?
It can take you anywhere between 4 and 18 hours to travel between Stuttgart and Essen depending on the means of transport you choose.
Train is the fastest way to travel between Stuttgart and Essen. Train will bring you to your destination in 3h 2m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 17h 35m to reach Essen.
How much does it cost to get from Stuttgart to Essen?
Travelling between Stuttgart and Essen can be as cheap as USD 32.29 if you opt for a FlixBus bus+train and as expensive as USD 49.53 if you buy a FlixBus Bus ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Stuttgart and Essen ?
- 12 from Stuttgart to Essen starting from 00:35 Stuttgart Airport until 22:50 Stuttgart Vaihingen
- 3 by Bus+Train from Stuttgart to Essen starting from 06:53 Stuttgart Central until 15:03 Stuttgart Central
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Stuttgart to Essen.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Bus
Travelling from Stuttgart to Essen overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Companies operating bus routes between Stuttgart and Essen
FlixBus
Train
Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
What is the most popular transport to get from Stuttgart to Essen?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 100% opted for a bus