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Train Stuttgart → Essen

Schedule & travel time

7h 35m 334 km 11 trains/day
ICE IC RE

Route overview

7h 35m

Fastest time

9h 6m

Avg. duration

334

Kilometers

11

Trains per day

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By train from Stuttgart to Essen

An important rail connection: The train connection from Stuttgart to Essen is one of the important rail routes in Germany. On the ICE you reach your destination in just 7h 35m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 334 kilometers and is served by about 11 trains every day. Despite the lower frequency, you will still find suitable connections for your trip.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Regionalverkehr

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Available train types

This route is served by ICE, IC, RE.

The ICE (Intercity-Express) is Germany's fastest train and offers top-tier comfort with Wi-Fi, power outlets, and an on-board restaurant.

The IC (Intercity) links cities reliably and comfortably.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Stuttgart to Essen saves you about 37 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train journey from Stuttgart to Essen?

The fastest connection from Stuttgart to Essen takes 7h 35m. The average travel time is 9h 6m.

How many trains run daily from Stuttgart to Essen?

About 11 trains run daily on the Stuttgart - Essen route. Train types include ICE, IC, RE.

What is the route from Stuttgart to Essen?

The direct connection covers 334 km.

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Duisburg → Essen
0h 10m20 km
Mülheim (Ruhr) → Essen
5m9 km
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Return journey

Essen Stuttgart

More connections

Stuttgart → Paris Est3h 13mStuttgart → Ulm0h 42mStuttgart → Pforzheim0h 29mStuttgart → Heilbronn0h 34mDuisburg → Essen0h 10mMülheim (Ruhr) → Essen5mDortmund → Essen0h 22m
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Schedule data last updated: 17/06/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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