How much is the bus ticket from Stuttgart to Essen?

The cheapest bus tickets from Stuttgart to Essen start at R 482. The average price for this route is around R 1 249. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting 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 327 km. The fastest bus gets 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 trip from Stuttgart to Essen produces an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What 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 11197 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Stuttgart to Essen?

Based on reviews on Busbud, 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 3.9 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.

Bus Stuttgart to Essen from R 643 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Stuttgart to Essen on 15 December
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
	09:40	STR Airport	8h	17:40	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	07:20	STR Airport	9h 42m	17:02	HBF	No tags
	13:30	STR Airport	8h 40m	22:10	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	No tags

Next departures from Stuttgart to Essen on 18 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:50	STR Airport	20h 50m	08:40	Essen	Cheapest
		23:20	STR Airport	20h 25m	19:45	Essen	Fastest

Next departures from Stuttgart to Essen on 19 December
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
		11:50	STR Airport	20h 50m	08:40	Essen	No tags

Next departures from Stuttgart to Essen on 20 December
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
		11:50	STR Airport	20h 50m	08:40	Essen	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:11 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 R 433, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8carpool per day

4h 20mAverage duration

335 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 482 - R 4 382	Average duration20h 25m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 606 - R 5 112	Average duration3h 14m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 433 - R 786	Average duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Where are the popular 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 2
Westrandstraße, 70806 Kornwestheim, Germany
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D
Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 1
Kornwestheimer Str. 99, 70439 Stuttgart, 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
E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 614 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 228 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

DE Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Stuttgart to Essen by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Stuttgart to Essen?
The cheapest bus tickets from Stuttgart to Essen start at R 482. The average price for this route is around R 1 249. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting 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 327 km. The fastest bus gets 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 trip from Stuttgart to Essen produces an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What 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 11197 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Stuttgart to Essen?
Based on reviews on Busbud, 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 3.9 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

13/12

R 1 873

14/12

R 1 782

Today

R 643

16/12

No data

17/12

No data

18/12

R 1 852

19/12

R 2 809

20/12

R 2 601

The cheapest trip from Stuttgart to Essen was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 643

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 R 643 to R 2 913 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 R 1 852, which is on 2025-12-18.