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What is the best way to travel from Stuttgart Airport to Essen?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses, Carpool and Flights to Essen from Stuttgart Airport. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Carpool is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
7h 55m
£27
£31
5
Car
4h 20m
£16
£26
3
Flight
2h 55m
£125
£222
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What is the cheapest way to reach Essen from Stuttgart Airport?

You can reach Essen with just £16 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Saturday
from £139
Sunday
from £16
Monday
from £139
Tuesday
from £142
Wednesday
Thursday
from £178
Friday
from £174

    Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • LC Perú
    14h 35m
    0
    17:55
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    08:30
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £139
  • Skyscanner
    15h 35m
    0
    05:50
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    21:25
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £187
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    24h 10m
    0
    17:45
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    17:55
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £208
  • Norwegian Air UK
    5h 45m
    0
    16:40
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    22:25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Norwegian Air UK
    Economy
    from £210

    Cheapest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 0m
    0
    06:00
    Stuttgart Airport
    11:00
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £16
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 20m
    0
    15:20
    Stuttgart Airport
    19:40
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £25
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 50m
    0
    14:00
    Stuttgart Airport
    18:50
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £36
  • Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    9h 30m
    0
    00:35
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    10:05
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    8h 0m
    0
    09:40
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    17:40
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31
  • FlixBus
    8h 25m
    0
    15:30
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    23:55
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31
  • FlixBus
    8h 40m
    0
    13:30
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    22:10
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £33
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    17h 20m
    0
    18:15
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    11:35
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £125
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    3h 15m
    0
    14:45
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    18:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £202
  • Lufthansa
    4h 10m
    0
    06:10
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    10:20
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £217
  • Skyscanner
    6h 15m
    0
    13:15
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    19:30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £241

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Skyscanner
    10h 20m
    0
    05:55
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    16:15
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £139
  • Eurowings
    6h 25m
    0
    09:00
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    15:25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £154
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    5h 45m
    0
    05:50
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    11:35
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £163
  • Lufthansa
    3h 45m
    0
    06:10
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    09:55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £183

    Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Eurowings
    5h 55m
    0
    10:25
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    16:20
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £142
  • Lufthansa
    3h 5m
    0
    14:55
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    18:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £165
  • Lufthansa CityLine
    2h 55m
    0
    13:15
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    16:10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £223
  • Swiss International Air Lines
    11h 50m
    0
    21:00
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    08:50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from £258

    Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Lufthansa
    7h 20m
    0
    14:40
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    22:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £178
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    5h 20m
    0
    06:15
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    11:35
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £178
  • LC Perú
    23h 30m
    0
    15:40
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    15:10
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £199
  • Eurowings
    6h 40m
    0
    15:00
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    21:40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £204

    Cheapest Flights Friday

  • LC Perú
    16h 50m
    0
    15:00
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    07:50
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £174
  • Swiss International Air Lines
    16h 55m
    0
    15:35
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    08:30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Economy
    from £187
  • Lufthansa
    3h 55m
    0
    06:05
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    10:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £197
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    7h 0m
    0
    05:55
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    12:55
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £213

What are the fastest trips from Stuttgart Airport to Essen?

You can get to Essen from Stuttgart Airport in just 2h 55m with a Flight from Lufthansa CityLine. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Saturday
from 5h 20m
Sunday
from 3h 15m
Monday
from 3h 0m
Tuesday
from 2h 55m
Wednesday
Thursday
from 3h 15m
Friday
from 3h 40m

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    5h 20m
    0
    06:20
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    11:40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £214
  • Norwegian Air UK
    5h 45m
    0
    16:40
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    22:25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Norwegian Air UK
    Economy
    from £210
  • Lufthansa
    6h 20m
    0
    08:15
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    14:35
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £244
  • Wizz Air
    8h 5m
    0
    07:55
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    16:00
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £227

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Lufthansa CityLine
    3h 15m
    0
    14:45
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    18:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £202
  • Lufthansa
    4h 10m
    0
    06:10
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    10:20
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £217
  • Skyscanner
    6h 15m
    0
    13:15
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    19:30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £241
  • Austrian Airlines
    13h 5m
    0
    19:45
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    08:50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Austrian Airlines
    Economy
    from £343
  • Fastest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 20m
    0
    15:20
    Stuttgart Airport
    19:40
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £25
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 50m
    0
    14:00
    Stuttgart Airport
    18:50
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £36
  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 0m
    0
    06:00
    Stuttgart Airport
    11:00
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £16
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    7h 55m
    0
    22:30
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    06:25
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £33
  • FlixBus
    8h 0m
    0
    09:40
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    17:40
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31
  • FlixBus
    8h 25m
    0
    15:30
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    23:55
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31
  • FlixBus
    8h 40m
    0
    13:30
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    22:10
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £33

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Lufthansa CityLine
    3h 0m
    0
    06:10
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    09:10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £230
  • Lufthansa
    3h 45m
    0
    06:10
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    09:55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £183
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    5h 45m
    0
    05:50
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    11:35
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £163
  • Eurowings
    5h 45m
    0
    11:00
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    16:45
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £249

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Lufthansa CityLine
    2h 55m
    0
    13:15
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    16:10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £223
  • Lufthansa
    3h 5m
    0
    14:55
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    18:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £165
  • Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    3h 10m
    0
    15:10
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    18:20
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Transportes Aéreos Bolivianos
    Economy
    from £321
  • Eurowings
    5h 55m
    0
    10:25
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    16:20
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £142

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Lufthansa CityLine
    3h 15m
    0
    06:10
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    09:25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £265
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    5h 20m
    0
    06:15
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    11:35
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £178
  • Eurowings
    6h 40m
    0
    15:00
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    21:40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £204
  • Lufthansa
    7h 20m
    0
    14:40
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    22:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £178

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Lufthansa CityLine
    3h 40m
    0
    17:00
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    20:40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa CityLine
    Economy
    from £244
  • Lufthansa
    3h 55m
    0
    06:05
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    10:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Lufthansa
    Economy
    from £197
  • Skyscanner
    5h 55m
    0
    13:20
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    19:15
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £317
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    6h 35m
    0
    06:20
    Stuttgart Airport
    Stuttgart Airport
    12:55
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £239
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Stuttgart Airport to Essen

What are the most popular stations in Stuttgart Airport and Essen?

In Stuttgart Airport, you will usually depart from Stuttgart Airport or Stuttgart Airport - Flughafen/Messe Train Station, while in Essen you will be arriving at Central Station, Freiheit Bus Stop or Hafenstr. Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Essen from Stuttgart Airport? With 9 connections between 2 Bus, Carpool and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Stuttgart Airport and Essen, you can pay as low as £16 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Lufthansa CityLine: you will get to Essen in just 2h 55m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Stuttgart Airport and Essen are Eurowings, Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo and Lufthansa, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Stuttgart Airport and Essen is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Filderstadt or to Gelsenkirchen, and look at flights from , and landing at Dusseldorf Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Stuttgart Airport to Essen?

The most popular companies between Stuttgart Airport and Essen, are Eurowings, Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo and Lufthansa. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Airlines: Eurowings, Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo, Lufthansa and 9 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Stuttgart Airport to Essen

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Stuttgart Airport to Essen. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Stuttgart Airport to Essen

How can I reach Essen from Stuttgart Airport?

Every day, there are on average 9 connections between Bus, Carpool and Flight, with which you can get to Essen from Stuttgart Airport.

How far is Essen from Stuttgart Airport?

The distance between Stuttgart Airport and Essen is 345.3 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Stuttgart Airport and Essen?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 9 kgs of CO2, a train 12 kgs, a car 59 kgs, and a flight 85 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Stuttgart Airport to Essen?

You can get to Essen with just £16 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

What is the fastest way to get from Stuttgart Airport to Essen?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Essen in just 2h 55m with a Flight from Lufthansa CityLine.

More routes to Stuttgart Airport and to Essen

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Stuttgart Airport and to Essen. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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