How much does a train ticket cost from Stuttgart to Essen?

The cheapest train tickets from Stuttgart to Essen start from £18. The average price for this train route is around £67. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Stuttgart to Essen?

The average train journey time from Stuttgart to Essen is 4h 9m, covering a distance of 208 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 56m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators serve the Stuttgart to Essen route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 14 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , Deutsche Bahn , FlixTrain , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Stuttgart to Essen?

The earliest train from Stuttgart to Essen departs at 06:26. And the latest train departs at 20:26.

Which is the best train operator from Stuttgart to Essen?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Stuttgart to Essen?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Stuttgart to Essen?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Stuttgart to Essen?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Stuttgart to Essen from £18 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Stuttgart to Essen on 30 January
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Flixtrain + Flixbus		12:14	Hbf	9h 36m	21:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		08:14	Hbf	9h 31m	17:45	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 14:11 CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Stuttgart to Essen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12carpool per day

4h 30mAverage duration

208 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£28 - £150	Average duration20h 25m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£18 - £128	Average duration4h 9m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£21 - £43	Average duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Stuttgart and Essen?

Stuttgart

A
Hbf
Arnulf-Klett-Platz 29, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany
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B
Stuttgart Airport
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C
Stuttgart Hbf Tief
Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof, Lautenschlagerstraße 4, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany

Essen

A
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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B
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/513 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

Deutsche Bahn

4/58 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi3.2

FlixTrain

3/522 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.2

WiFi1.8

FlixBus

3.5/512,151 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

DE train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Stuttgart to Essen by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Stuttgart to Essen?
The cheapest train tickets from Stuttgart to Essen start from £18. The average price for this train route is around £67. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Stuttgart to Essen?
The average train journey time from Stuttgart to Essen is 4h 9m, covering a distance of 208 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 56m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Stuttgart to Essen route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 14 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Stuttgart to Essen?
The earliest train from Stuttgart to Essen departs at 06:26. And the latest train departs at 20:26.
Which is the best train operator from Stuttgart to Essen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Stuttgart to Essen?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Stuttgart to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Stuttgart to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.