What is the best way to travel from Stuttgart to Essen?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Essen from Stuttgart?
You can reach Essen with just £17 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo13h 10m018:10Stuttgart AirportStuttgart Airport07:20Dortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo goes from Stuttgart Airport, Stuttgart Airport (Germany) at 07/07/2025 18:10:00 to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 08/07/2025 07:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
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Eurowings12h 50m018:30Stuttgart AirportStuttgart Airport07:20Dortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Stuttgart Airport, Stuttgart Airport (Germany) at 07/07/2025 18:30:00 to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 08/07/2025 07:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 50m
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Eurowings15h 40m018:30Stuttgart AirportStuttgart Airport10:10Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Stuttgart Airport, Stuttgart Airport (Germany) at 07/07/2025 18:30:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 08/07/2025 10:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m
Cheapest Flights Monday
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Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo12h 40m018:40Stuttgart AirportStuttgart Airport07:20Dortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo goes from Stuttgart Airport, Stuttgart Airport (Germany) at 08/07/2025 18:40:00 to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 09/07/2025 07:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
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Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo15h 30m018:40Stuttgart AirportStuttgart Airport10:10Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo goes from Stuttgart Airport, Stuttgart Airport (Germany) at 08/07/2025 18:40:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 09/07/2025 10:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
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Avion Express17h 55m013:25Stuttgart AirportStuttgart Airport07:20Dortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Avion Express goes from Stuttgart Airport, Stuttgart Airport (Germany) at 08/07/2025 13:25:00 to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 09/07/2025 07:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £74 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 55m
Cheapest Flights Tuesday
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Deutsche Bahn4h 36m002:22StuttgartCentral Station06:58EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Stuttgart (Germany) at 09/07/2025 02:22:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 09/07/2025 06:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 36m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 8m005:51StuttgartCentral Station08:59EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Stuttgart (Germany) at 09/07/2025 05:51:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 09/07/2025 08:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 8m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 22m006:36StuttgartCentral Station10:58EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Stuttgart (Germany) at 09/07/2025 06:36:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 09/07/2025 10:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 22m
Cheapest Trains Wednesday
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Condor13h 30m017:50Stuttgart AirportStuttgart Airport07:20Dortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Condor goes from Stuttgart Airport, Stuttgart Airport (Germany) at 10/07/2025 17:50:00 to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 11/07/2025 07:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £58 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
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Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo12h 55m018:25Stuttgart AirportStuttgart Airport07:20Dortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo goes from Stuttgart Airport, Stuttgart Airport (Germany) at 10/07/2025 18:25:00 to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 11/07/2025 07:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £60 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m
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Eurowings17h 40m013:40Stuttgart AirportStuttgart Airport07:20Dortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Stuttgart Airport, Stuttgart Airport (Germany) at 10/07/2025 13:40:00 to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 11/07/2025 07:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £67 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 40m
Cheapest Flights Thursday
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Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo13h 15m018:05Stuttgart AirportStuttgart Airport07:20Dortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo goes from Stuttgart Airport, Stuttgart Airport (Germany) at 12/07/2025 18:05:00 to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 13/07/2025 07:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m
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Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo16h 5m018:05Stuttgart AirportStuttgart Airport10:10Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo goes from Stuttgart Airport, Stuttgart Airport (Germany) at 12/07/2025 18:05:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 13/07/2025 10:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £75 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 5m
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Condor13h 30m017:50Stuttgart AirportStuttgart Airport07:20Dortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Condor goes from Stuttgart Airport, Stuttgart Airport (Germany) at 12/07/2025 17:50:00 to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 13/07/2025 07:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £95 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
Cheapest Flights Saturday
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FlixBus7h 35m022:50StuttgartVaihingen Station06:25EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Vaihingen Station, Stuttgart (Germany) at 13/07/2025 22:50:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 14/07/2025 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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FlixBus7h 55m022:30Stuttgart AirportStuttgart Airport06:25EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Stuttgart Airport, Stuttgart Airport (Germany) at 13/07/2025 22:30:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 14/07/2025 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
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FlixBus8h 0m009:40Stuttgart AirportStuttgart Airport17:40EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Stuttgart Airport, Stuttgart Airport (Germany) at 13/07/2025 09:40:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 13/07/2025 17:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
What are the fastest trips from Stuttgart to Essen?
You can get to Essen from Stuttgart in just 3h 5m with a Flight from Lufthansa. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Lufthansa3h 45m006:10Stuttgart AirportStuttgart Airport09:55Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Stuttgart Airport, Stuttgart Airport (Germany) at 07/07/2025 06:10:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 07/07/2025 09:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £182 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
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Condor6h 30m005:50Stuttgart AirportStuttgart Airport12:20Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Condor goes from Stuttgart Airport, Stuttgart Airport (Germany) at 07/07/2025 05:50:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 07/07/2025 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £87 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
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Avion Express6h 40m006:15Stuttgart AirportStuttgart Airport12:55Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Avion Express goes from Stuttgart Airport, Stuttgart Airport (Germany) at 07/07/2025 06:15:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 07/07/2025 12:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £136 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Fastest Flights Monday
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Lufthansa3h 5m014:55Stuttgart AirportStuttgart Airport18:00Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Stuttgart Airport, Stuttgart Airport (Germany) at 08/07/2025 14:55:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 08/07/2025 18:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £182 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
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Avion Express4h 30m006:10Stuttgart AirportStuttgart Airport10:40Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Avion Express goes from Stuttgart Airport, Stuttgart Airport (Germany) at 08/07/2025 06:10:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 08/07/2025 10:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £111 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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TUIfly6h 0m005:50Stuttgart AirportStuttgart Airport11:50Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from TUIfly goes from Stuttgart Airport, Stuttgart Airport (Germany) at 08/07/2025 05:50:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 08/07/2025 11:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £97 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Fastest Flights Tuesday
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Deutsche Bahn3h 8m005:51StuttgartCentral Station08:59EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Stuttgart (Germany) at 09/07/2025 05:51:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 09/07/2025 08:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 8m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 59m021:51StuttgartCentral Station01:50EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Stuttgart (Germany) at 09/07/2025 21:51:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 10/07/2025 01:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 59m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 22m006:36StuttgartCentral Station10:58EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Stuttgart (Germany) at 09/07/2025 06:36:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 09/07/2025 10:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 22m
Fastest Trains Wednesday
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Lufthansa3h 55m006:05Stuttgart AirportStuttgart Airport10:00Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lufthansa goes from Stuttgart Airport, Stuttgart Airport (Germany) at 10/07/2025 06:05:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 10/07/2025 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £182 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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TUIfly5h 45m005:50Stuttgart AirportStuttgart Airport11:35Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from TUIfly goes from Stuttgart Airport, Stuttgart Airport (Germany) at 10/07/2025 05:50:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 10/07/2025 11:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £88 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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Eurowings6h 55m013:40Stuttgart AirportStuttgart Airport20:35Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Stuttgart Airport, Stuttgart Airport (Germany) at 10/07/2025 13:40:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 10/07/2025 20:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £104 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
Fastest Flights Thursday
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Eurowings5h 20m011:10Stuttgart AirportStuttgart Airport16:30Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eurowings goes from Stuttgart Airport, Stuttgart Airport (Germany) at 12/07/2025 11:10:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/07/2025 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £134 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
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Avion Express5h 20m007:00Stuttgart AirportStuttgart Airport12:20Dusseldorf AirportDusseldorf Airport0EconomyA Flight from Avion Express goes from Stuttgart Airport, Stuttgart Airport (Germany) at 12/07/2025 07:00:00 to Dusseldorf Airport, Dusseldorf Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/07/2025 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £144 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
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Wizz Air8h 5m007:55Stuttgart AirportStuttgart Airport16:00Dortmund AirportDortmund Airport0EconomyA Flight from Wizz Air goes from Stuttgart Airport, Stuttgart Airport (Germany) at 12/07/2025 07:55:00 to Dortmund Airport, Dortmund Airport (Germany) arriving at 12/07/2025 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £118 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Fastest Flights Saturday
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FlixBus7h 35m022:50StuttgartVaihingen Station06:25EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Vaihingen Station, Stuttgart (Germany) at 13/07/2025 22:50:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 14/07/2025 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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FlixBus7h 55m022:30Stuttgart AirportStuttgart Airport06:25EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Stuttgart Airport, Stuttgart Airport (Germany) at 13/07/2025 22:30:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 14/07/2025 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
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FlixBus8h 0m009:40Stuttgart AirportStuttgart Airport17:40EssenCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Stuttgart Airport, Stuttgart Airport (Germany) at 13/07/2025 09:40:00 to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 13/07/2025 17:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Fastest Buses Sunday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Stuttgart to Essen
What are the most popular stations in Stuttgart and Essen?
In Stuttgart, you will usually depart from Central Station, Vaihingen Station or Arnulf-Klett-Platz Bus Station, while in Essen you will be arriving at Central Station, Freiheit Bus Stop or Hafenstr. Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Essen from Stuttgart? With 8 connections between 2 Train, Bus, Flight and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Stuttgart and Essen, you can pay as low as £17 with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Lufthansa: you will get to Essen in just 3h 5m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Stuttgart and Essen are Eurowings, Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo and Avion Express, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Stuttgart and Essen is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Weilimdorf or to Gelsenkirchen, and look at flights from Stuttgart Airport, and landing at Dusseldorf Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Stuttgart to Essen?
The most popular companies between Stuttgart and Essen, are Eurowings, Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo and Avion Express. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
Airlines: Eurowings, Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo, Avion Express and 6 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Stuttgart to Essen
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Stuttgart to Essen. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Stuttgart to Essen
How can I reach Essen from Stuttgart?
Every day, there are on average 8 connections between Train, Bus, Flight and Carpool, with which you can get to Essen from Stuttgart.
How far is Essen from Stuttgart?
The distance between Stuttgart and Essen is 335.8 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Stuttgart and Essen?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 9 kgs of CO2, a train 12 kgs, a car 57 kgs, and a flight 83 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Stuttgart to Essen?
You can get to Essen with just £17 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
What is the fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Essen?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Essen in just 3h 5m with a Flight from Lufthansa.
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