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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | STR Airport | Cheapest | |||||
| Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Vaihingen Bf | Fastest | |||||
 | Essen | STR Airport | No tags | |||||
| Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | STR Airport | No tags | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Hbf | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Essen to Stuttgart
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Stuttgart. The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Essen and Stuttgart?
Stops in Essen
- AFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- CFreiheit 4, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Essen Bushaltestelle
Essen, Germany - E
Hachestraße
Hachestraße 63, 45127 Essen, Germany
Stops in Stuttgart
- BArnulf-Klett-Platz 29, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany
- CWestrandstraße, 70806 Kornwestheim, Germany
- DKornwestheimer Str. 99, 70439 Stuttgart, Germany
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Obertürkheim
Bahnhof Obertürkheim 1, 70329 Stuttgart, Germany
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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Essen to Stuttgart
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 Essen to Stuttgart?
The cheapest coach tickets from Essen to Stuttgart start from £23. The average price for this route is around £55. 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 Essen to Stuttgart?
The average bus journey time from Essen to Stuttgart is 20h 20m, covering a distance of 214 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 7h 35m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Essen to Stuttgart 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 Essen to Stuttgart?
The earliest bus departs from Essen to Stuttgart at 04:15. And the latest bus departs at 22:15.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Essen to Stuttgart?
A bus journey from Essen to Stuttgart produces an estimated 9 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 Essen to Stuttgart?
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 11230 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Stuttgart?
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 Essen to Stuttgart?
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 Essen to Stuttgart?
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.
The cheapest trip from Essen to Stuttgart was searched and found on 27 Dec 2025 with a price of £31To 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 £31 to £138 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 £31, which is on 2025-12-27.
