What is the travel distance from Essen to Stuttgart?

The distance between the two cities is 208 miles (335 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Essen to Stuttgart start their journey at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit and wind up at Stuttgart Airport. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Stuttgart?

Once in Stuttgart, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Linden Museum, State Theatre Stuttgart, Mercedes-Benz Museum, Porsche Museum and Sepulchral Chapel Württemberg.

Bus Essen to Stuttgart from $27 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Essen to Stuttgart on November 19
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:30pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	7h 55m	4:25am	STR Airport	Cheapest
8:30pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	7h 35m	4:05am	Vaihingen Bf	Fastest
9:00pm	Essen	22h 15m	7:15pm	STR Airport	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Stuttgart on November 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:30pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	7h 55m	4:25am	STR Airport	Cheapest
	8:30pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	7h 35m	4:05am	Vaihingen Bf	Fastest
	9:00pm	Essen	22h 30m	7:30pm	STR Airport	No tags
	6:15am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 40m	2:55pm	STR Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	1:25pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	7h 54m	9:19pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Stuttgart on November 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:30pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	7h 55m	4:25am	STR Airport	Cheapest
	8:30pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	7h 35m	4:05am	Vaihingen Bf	Fastest
	9:55am	Essen	22h 25m	8:20am	STR Airport	No tags
	6:15am	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 40m	2:55pm	STR Airport	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	12:55pm	Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit	8h 24m	9:19pm	Hbf	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Stuttgart on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		9:55am	Essen	22h 25m	8:20am	STR Airport	CheapestFastest
		9:00pm	Essen	22h 30m	7:30pm	STR Airport	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Stuttgart on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		9:00pm	Essen	22h 15m	7:15pm	STR Airport	CheapestFastest
		9:55am	Essen	22h 25m	8:20am	STR Airport	No tags

Next departures for Essen to Stuttgart on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		9:00pm	Essen	22h 15m	7:15pm	STR Airport	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 5:36 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Stuttgart

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Stuttgart. The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day

4h 30mAverage Duration

208 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$31 - $242	Average Duration22h 15m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$21 - $185	Average Duration3h 29m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$22 - $46	Average Duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,378 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,142 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

DE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Essen and Stuttgart?

Stops in Essen

A - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

B - HBF

C - Essen Hbf

D - Essen Bushaltestelle

E - Hachestraße

Stops in Stuttgart

A - Stuttgart Airport

B - Hbf

C - Obertürkheim

D - Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 1

E - Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 2

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Essen to Stuttgart by bus

What is the travel distance from Essen to Stuttgart?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Essen to Stuttgart?
What are the best sights and things to do in Stuttgart?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/17

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11/18

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Today

$34

11/20

$33

11/21

$35

11/22

$100

11/23

$76

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The cheapest trip from Essen to Stuttgart was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $33

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

You can expect to pay from $33 to $133 for a bus ticket from Essen to Stuttgart based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $33 which is on 2025-11-20.

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.