The average train between Stuttgart Airport (STR) and Essen takes 4h 38m 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 2:38 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Stuttgart Airport (STR) is at 5:53 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 38m. 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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
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.
You can take a train from Flughafen/Messe to Essen Hbf via Hauptbahnhof and Köln Messe/Deutz Bf in around 4h 13m.