Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Essen Trains

Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Stuttgart Airport (STR) and Essen takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. 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.

4h 30m
Duration: 448 km
Distance: €91
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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4h 39m

€65–209

Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Essen train times

Trains run every 3 hours 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 9:18 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

1:08 PM → 6:32 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
5:08 PM → 9:18 PM
4h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

1:08 AM → 6:58 AM
5h 50m • 2 changes
5:08 AM → 9:02 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

1:08 AM → 6:58 AM
5h 50m • 2 changes
5:08 AM → 9:02 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
9:18 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

12:38 AM → 6:58 AM
6h 20m • 2 changes
5:18 AM → 9:02 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:38 AM → 6:58 AM
6h 20m • 2 changes
5:18 AM → 9:02 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:38 AM → 6:58 AM
6h 20m • 2 changes
5:18 AM → 9:02 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:38 AM → 6:58 AM
6h 20m • 2 changes
5:18 AM → 9:02 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 11:02 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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