Next available departures

Next departures from Stuttgart to Essen on 13 August
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:40	STR Airport	8h 5m	17:45	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
	22:50	Vaihingen Bf	7h 35m	06:25	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
	11:50	STR Airport	20h 50m	08:40	Essen	No tags
	00:35	STR Airport	9h 20m	09:55	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	08:14	Hbf	9h 31m	17:45	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
	00:40	STR Airport	10h 10m	10:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	23:20	Kornwestheim	10h 33m	09:53	HBF	No tags
	12:45	STR Airport	9h 5m	21:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 16:55 CEST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Stuttgart to Essen

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 3 hours 39 minutes and with fares starting at just PEN 189, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13train per day

3h 39mAverage duration

208 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average pricePEN 136 - PEN 543	Average duration20h 25m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average pricePEN 189 - PEN 905	Average duration3h 39m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Bus stations and stops in Stuttgart and Essen

Stops in Stuttgart

A
Stuttgart Airport
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B
Hbf
Arnulf-Klett-Platz 29, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany
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C
Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 1
Kornwestheimer Str. 99, 70439 Stuttgart, Germany
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D
Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 2
Westrandstraße, 70806 Kornwestheim, Germany
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E
Obertürkheim
Bahnhof Obertürkheim 1, 70329 Stuttgart, Germany

Stops in Essen

A
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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B
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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C
Essen Hbf
Freiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
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D
Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany
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E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/515,106 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.7/512,560 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi2.6

DE bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Sindbad, MarinoBus, Deutsche Bahn, Ecolines

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Stuttgart to Essen

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Stuttgart to Essen?
The cheapest coach tickets from Stuttgart to Essen start from PEN 136. The average price for this route is around PEN 248. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Stuttgart to Essen?
The average bus journey time from Stuttgart to Essen is 20h 25m, covering a distance of 212 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 7h 35m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Stuttgart to Essen route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Stuttgart to Essen?
The earliest bus departs from Stuttgart to Essen at 00:35. And the latest bus departs at 23:20.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Stuttgart to Essen?
A bus journey from Stuttgart to Essen produces an estimated 8.520650000000002 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Stuttgart to Essen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 12477 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Stuttgart to Essen?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Stuttgart to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Stuttgart to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/08

PEN 533

11/08

PEN 136

Today

PEN 410

13/08

PEN 132

14/08

PEN 144

15/08

PEN 452

16/08

PEN 409

17/08

PEN 389

The cheapest trip from Stuttgart to Essen was searched and found on 13 Aug 2026 with a price of PEN 132

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Stuttgart to Essen as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from PEN 132 to PEN 533 for a bus ticket from Stuttgart to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at PEN 132, which is on 2026-08-13.

Usually BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.