Stuttgart to Essen

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Stuttgart to Essen Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	09:40	17:40	$35.36
Bus	Blablacar Bus	Standard AC	10:35	08:40	$111.47
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	13:30	22:10	$37.57
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	15:30	23:55	$36.46
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	18:40	02:55	$36.46
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	22:30	06:25	$35.36
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	22:50	06:25	$35.36
Bus	Blablacar Bus	Standard AC	23:20	19:45	$128.03

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 53.43 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus+train which will set you back mere USD 34.84.

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 34.84 if you opt for a FlixBus bus+train and as expensive as USD 53.43 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

Transportation from Stuttgart to Essen

Trains

$ 34.86
Buses

$ 34.86
Flights

$ 171.97
Ferries are not available
Taxis are not available
Vans are not available

Facts about the transport from Stuttgart to Essen

Cheapest Transport	$35
Fastest Transport	3h 2m
Earliest Departure	12:35 ночи
Latest Departure	10:50 вечера
Departures per day	15
Distance	152 kilometers
Transport Companies	CD, Eurowings

Stuttgart to Essen