How far is Stuttgart from Essen?

Stuttgart and Essen are 208 miles (335 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Stuttgart to Essen leave from Stuttgart Airport and arrive at Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Stuttgart to Essen from $25 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Stuttgart to Essen on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:35am	STR Airport	21h 5m	8:40am	Essen	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Stuttgart to Essen on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:35am	STR Airport	21h 5m	8:40am	Essen	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Stuttgart to Essen on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:35am	STR Airport	21h 5m	8:40am	Essen	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 3:06 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Stuttgart to Essen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8carpool per day

4h 20mAverage Duration

208 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$28 - $218	Average Duration20h 25m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$23 - $296	Average Duration3h 14m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$26 - $48	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
Obertürkheim
Bahnhof Obertürkheim 1, 70329 Stuttgart, Germany
D
Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 1
Kornwestheimer Str. 99, 70439 Stuttgart, Germany
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E
Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 2
Westrandstraße, 70806 Kornwestheim, Germany
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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

3.5/511,388 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

3.5/511,143 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Stuttgart to Essen by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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$95

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$70

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The cheapest trip from Stuttgart to Essen was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $70

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 $70 to $101 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 $70 which is on 2025-11-22.