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Museum Folkwang
World-class art museum in the Villa Hügel parkland, famous for 19th and 20th century masterpieces and changing exhibitions.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart to Essen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stuttgart to Essen will cost around €97 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €65.
On Wed, Nov 11, we found 7 trains from Stuttgart to Essen, including 7 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 11 the direct trains cover the 335 km distance in an average of 3 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 56 m .
On Wed, Nov 11 the slowest trains will take 4 h 9 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Trains from Stuttgart to Essen run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €18 but you can travel from only €18 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 208 miles (335 km) distance in 2h 49m.
Distance 208 miles (335 km) |
Average train duration 3h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 49m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:48 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart to Essen trains for today, Tuesday, November 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 610 · IC 2045 · ICE 108 | On time 11:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h09 | 3:58 PM Essen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 610 · ICE 722 | 11:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h13 | 3:02 PM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 610 · ICE 722 | 11:49 AM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h13 | 3:02 PM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 918 | On time 12:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h56 | 3:22 PM Essen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 918 · ICE 228 · ICE 628 | On time 12:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h41 | 5:07 PM Essen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 598 · ICE 108 | On time 12:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h09 | 3:58 PM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 518 · ICE 2012 · ICE 106 | On time 1:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h09 | 5:58 PM Essen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 518 · ICE 628 | On time 1:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h18 | 5:07 PM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 916 | On time 2:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h56 | 5:22 PM Essen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 596 · ICE 710 · ICE 28 · ICE 645 | On time 2:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h29 | 7:18 PM Essen Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 596 · ICE 106 | On time 2:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h09 | 5:58 PM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 216 | 3:12 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h41 | 6:53 PM Essen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 216 · ICE 12 · 26829 | 3:12 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h38 | 6:50 PM Essen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 516 · ICE 624 | On time 3:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h14 | 7:03 PM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 516 · IC 2041 · ICE 104 | Delayed 3:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h09 | 7:02 PM 7:02 PMEssen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 516 · ICE 624 | On time 3:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h14 | 7:03 PM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 118 | On time 4:07 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h46 | 7:53 PM Essen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1254 · ICE 26 · ICE 912 | On time 4:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h56 | 9:22 PM Essen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1254 · ICE 118 | On time 4:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h27 | 7:53 PM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 594 · ICE 104 | Delayed 4:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h09 | 7:02 PM 7:02 PMEssen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2514 · ICE 620 | On time 5:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h13 | 9:02 PM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 2514 · IC 2349 | On time 5:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h09 | 9:58 PM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 912 | On time 6:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 2h56 | 9:22 PM Essen Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 592 · ICE 102 · IC 2349 | On time 6:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h09 | 9:58 PM Essen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 512 · S9 | On time 7:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 3h51 | 11:40 PM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 910 · 26843 | On time 8:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h24 | 1:50 AM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 910 · ICE 22 · ICE 526 | On time 8:26 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 4h40 | 1:06 AM Essen Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 590 · ICE 100 · 89747 · 26845 | On time 8:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 6h01 | 2:50 AM Essen Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 510 · ICE 920 | On time 9:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h13 | 3:02 AM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 510 · ICE 920 | On time 9:49 PM Stuttgart Hbf | 5h13 | 3:02 AM Essen Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:26 AM Stuttgart | 4h29 | 11:55 AM Essen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:49 AM Stuttgart | 4h09 | 11:58 AM Essen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:26 AM Stuttgart | 2h56 | 11:22 AM Essen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:49 AM Stuttgart | 4h09 | 12:58 PM Essen | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:26 AM Stuttgart | 2h56 | 12:22 PM Essen | 0 transfersDirect | |
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World-class art museum in the Villa Hügel parkland, famous for 19th and 20th century masterpieces and changing exhibitions.
Ruhr Museum presents the region’s natural, cultural, and industrial history inside Zollverein’s iconic coal washery.
Internationally important poster museum with graphic design, advertising, and visual culture collections in a central location.
Large urban lake with promenades, sailing, and scenic paths; a favorite leisure area for locals and visitors alike.
Lively central pedestrian street for shopping and city life, linking Essen’s station area with key downtown landmarks.
Leafy city park with botanical features, sculptures, and open lawns near major museums and cultural institutions.
A hearty potato pancake from the Ruhr area, usually served with applesauce or beet syrup. It is a beloved regional comfort food eaten at fairs and homes.
Traditional rye bread from Westphalia, baked dark and dense with a slightly sweet flavor. It is a staple across the region and often served with ham or cheese.
A classic Rhineland-Ruhr beef roast marinated in vinegar and spices, then braised. It is a festive dish found on Sunday and holiday menus.
Refined two-star dining in Villa Hügel parkland, known for modern French-inspired cuisine, polished service, and one of Essen's most prestigious settings.
Traditional brewery restaurant in Werden serving hearty regional dishes and house beers in a historic, rustic atmosphere popular with locals and visitors.
Casual local favorite for grilled meats, schnitzel, and classic pub plates, with a lively traditional atmosphere and dependable portions.
Moderate for Germany. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt, while local transit and casual meals stay fairly affordable for visitors.
Tipping is modest. Round up or add about 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxi fares are often rounded up. In cafes, small change or rounding up is typical.
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Most Stuttgart to Essen trains use the Stuttgart Hbf to Essen Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Essen, Kruppstraße / Am Thyssenhaus. Use this guide to compare Stuttgart and Essen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Stuttgart Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: backWERK, Ditsch, Kamps Backstube, Le Crobag, Dunkin' Donuts, min min, Starbucks, Yorma's
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Stuttgart Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Stuttgart Hbf. Information desks are located on the south side of the station near Platform 1.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the north entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stuttgart Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stuttgart Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart Hbf: Escalators and elevators. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart, Mirage City Hotel Stuttgart Zentrum Hbf, Hotel Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte.
Stuttgart, Arnulf-Klett-Platz (Hauptbahnhof) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart, Arnulf-Klett-Platz (Hauptbahnhof).
Essen Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bollywood Express - Pizza & More, Kiepenkerl, Cafe Extrablatt, Tacos
Wi-Fi is available at Essen Hbf. ATMs are available at Essen Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Essen Hbf. Information desks are available at Essen Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Essen Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Essen Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Essen Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Essen Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Ambassador, Gästearpartment Dahl, WG-Hotel im Unperfekthaus, Motel One.
Essen, Kruppstraße / Am Thyssenhaus has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Essen, Kruppstraße / Am Thyssenhaus. ATMs are available at Essen, Kruppstraße / Am Thyssenhaus.
Ticket office support is available at Essen, Kruppstraße / Am Thyssenhaus.
Available at Essen, Kruppstraße / Am Thyssenhaus: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Essen, Kruppstraße / Am Thyssenhaus: The station has basic accessibility features.
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