- Distance: 426.7 km
- Duration: 3h 23m
The average train between Stuttgart and Essen takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Stuttgart 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 every 3 hours between Stuttgart and Essen. The earliest departure is at 2:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Stuttgart is at 7:49 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:40 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Essen Hbf station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 24m.
Stuttgart to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Stuttgart to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Stuttgart and Essen is 335 km. The road distance is 406 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf 3 times a day. Tickets cost €70–170 and the journey takes 2h 56m.
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