The average train between Stuttgart Airport (STR) and Essen takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Stuttgart Airport (STR) and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Stuttgart Airport (STR) is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Essen. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart Airport (STR) station and arriving at Essen station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Stuttgart Airport (STR) and Essen is 344.7 km. The road distance is 446 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €75–330 and the journey takes 2h 56m.