How much does a bus ticket from Stuttgart to Essen cost?

The bus ticket price from Stuttgart to Essen starts at US$28. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Stuttgart to Essen is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Stuttgart to Essen?

The average travel time between Stuttgart and Essen is around 20h 25m, although the fastest bus will take about 7h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 335 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Stuttgart and Essen?

The number of buses from Stuttgart to Essen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Stuttgart to Essen by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Stuttgart to Essen?

When taking the bus from Stuttgart to Essen, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Stuttgart to Essen?

Buses travelling between Stuttgart and Essen leave from Stuttgart Airport or Hbf and arrive at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, HBF, Essen Hbf.

Bus Stuttgart to Essen from US$25 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Stuttgart to Essen on 31 October
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:40	STR Airport	8h	17:40	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
	22:50	Vaihingen Bf	7h 35m	06:25	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
	11:35	STR Airport	21h 5m	08:40	Essen	No tags
	00:35	STR Airport	9h 30m	10:05	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	07:20	STR Airport	8h 32m	15:52	HBF	No tags

Next departures from Stuttgart to Essen on 1 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	13:25	Kornwestheim	10h 15m	23:40	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Cheapest
	22:50	Vaihingen Bf	7h 35m	06:25	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
	10:35	STR Airport	22h 5m	08:40	Essen	No tags
	00:35	STR Airport	9h 30m	10:05	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	07:20	STR Airport	8h 32m	15:52	HBF	No tags

Next departures from Stuttgart to Essen on 2 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		23:20	STR Airport	20h 25m	19:45	Essen	CheapestFastest
		11:35	STR Airport	21h 5m	08:40	Essen	No tags

Next departures from Stuttgart to Essen on 3 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	22:45	STR Airport	10h 17m	09:02	HBF	Cheapest
	22:50	Vaihingen Bf	7h 35m	06:25	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	Fastest
	00:35	STR Airport	9h 30m	10:05	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	07:20	STR Airport	9h 42m	17:02	HBF	No tags
	09:00	STR Airport	10h 50m	19:50	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:38 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Stuttgart to Essen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just US$27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day

4h 20mAverage duration

335 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$28 - US$196	Average duration20h 25m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceUS$21 - US$247	Average duration3h 14m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceUS$27 - US$48	Average duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Bus Stuttgart to Essen: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$70

Average bus trip duration20h 25m

Number of daily buses3

Earliest bus departure00:35

Distance344 km

Latest bus departure23:20

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 120 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 066 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

DE Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Stuttgart to Essen Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Stuttgart and Essen?

Stops in Stuttgart

A - Stuttgart Airport

B - Hbf

C - Obertürkheim

D - Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 1

E - Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 2

Stops in Essen

A - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

B - HBF

C - Essen Hbf

D - Essen Bushaltestelle

E - Hachestraße

Frequently asked questions on the trip Stuttgart - Essen

How much does a bus ticket from Stuttgart to Essen cost?
The bus ticket price from Stuttgart to Essen starts at US$28. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Stuttgart to Essen is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Stuttgart to Essen?
The average travel time between Stuttgart and Essen is around 20h 25m, although the fastest bus will take about 7h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 335 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Stuttgart and Essen?
The number of buses from Stuttgart to Essen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 3 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Stuttgart to Essen by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Stuttgart to Essen?
When taking the bus from Stuttgart to Essen, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Stuttgart to Essen?
Buses travelling between Stuttgart and Essen leave from Stuttgart Airport or Hbf and arrive at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit, HBF, Essen Hbf.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

28/10

US$132

29/10

US$132

Today

US$40

31/10

US$48

01/11

US$41

02/11

US$94

03/11

US$34

04/11

No data

The cheapest trip from Stuttgart to Essen was searched and found on 03 Nov 2025 with a price of US$34

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 US$34 to US$160 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 US$34, which is on 2025-11-03.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Stuttgart and Essen!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Stuttgart to Essen, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Stuttgart to Essen.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Stuttgart to Essen, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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