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How to get fromStuttgart to Essenby train, rideshare, plane, train (Eurostar), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Stuttgart to Essen by train, rideshare, plane, train (Eurostar), or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain train 62 / ...
    2h 56m
    €70–160

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Stuttgart to Essenrideshare rideshare 406.8 km
    5h 11m
    €22

  3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport

    1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane STR - DUS
    4h 55m
    €131–344

  4. Train via Cologne

    1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain train 42 / ...
    2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    3h 17m
    €66–185

  5. Drive  406.4 km

    1. Drive from Stuttgart to Essencar car 406.4 km
    4h 1m
    €60–87

  6. Train to Frankfurt, fly

    1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane FRA - DUS
    3h 42m
    €122–227

  7. Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Pasingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain train
    3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane MUC - DUS
    5h 39m
    €134–360

Stuttgart to Essen by train

Calendar24Weekly Trains
Duration2h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 426.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Stuttgart, Germany and Essen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf 3 times a day. Tickets cost €70–160 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, Swiss, Eurowings, and three other airlines fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 4 hours.

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