How to travel from Essen to Stuttgart

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Essen to Stuttgart

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Stuttgart among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €20.

Distance: 335 km

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from Essen to Stuttgart

How to get from Essen to Stuttgart by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Essen to Stuttgart is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
04:03PM10h22
Essen
02:25AMStuttgart
311One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
04:03PM10h22
Essen
02:25AMStuttgart
311One-way
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FlixBus
06:30PM7h35
Essen
02:05AMStuttgart
311One-way
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FlixBus
11:25AM7h40
Essen
07:05PMStuttgart
321One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
07:05AM10h15
Essen
05:20PMStuttgart
341One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
02:15AM8h30
Essen
10:45AMStuttgart
411One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Essen to Stuttgart

Travel to Stuttgart easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Essen to Stuttgart.

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There are 3 travel options from Essen to Stuttgart. You can take a train, coach or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Stuttgart from Essen is by taking a train, which costs on average €14.

This is compared to other ways of getting from Essen to Stuttgart:

Taking a train costs €5 less than taking a coach, which costs on average €19 for the same trip.

Taking a train costs €105 less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of €120.

The fastest way from Essen to Stuttgart is by flight with an average journey time of 2 h 25 min.

There are alternative travel options to Stuttgart that take longer:

Coach takes 7 h 35 min on average.

Taking a train requires on average 3 h 8 min of travel time.

The Essen to Stuttgart distance is approximately 334 km.

The average frequency per day from Essen to Stuttgart is:

  • Around 14 coaches per day.
  • 14 flights per day.
  • 23 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Essen and Stuttgart as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Essen to Stuttgart:

  • Trains most often depart from Essen at Essen Hbf and arrive in Stuttgart at Stuttgart Hbf.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Essen to Stuttgart:

  • You can go to Stuttgart from Essen by coach with FlixBus. You'll see cheap coach tickets for €19 with FlixBus from Essen to Stuttgart on Omio.
  • You can travel between Essen and Stuttgart by train with Deutsche Bahn. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €14 with Deutsche Bahn from Essen to Stuttgart.

Yes, there are direct routes from Essen to Stuttgart with the following travel companies:

  • You'll find 7 direct coaches a day to Stuttgart with FlixBus.
  • You can check for a direct train to Stuttgart with Deutsche Bahn with 1 direct train per day.

Direct services to Stuttgart tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Omio customers who travel from Essen to Stuttgart often also extend their holiday to go to Paris, Berlin, Munich, Amsterdam or Frankfurt am Main. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Stuttgart and these popular destinations at a great price.

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