The average train between Stuttgart-Center and Essen takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Stuttgart-Center 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 6 times a week between Stuttgart-Center and Essen. The earliest departure is at 2:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Stuttgart-Center is at 7:49 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:33 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Stuttgart-Center station and arriving at Essen station. Services depart 6 times a week, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 28m.
Stuttgart-Center to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Stuttgart-Center to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Stuttgart-Center to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Stuttgart-Center and Essen is 335.7 km. The road distance is 427 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €75–350 and the journey takes 2h 56m.