Cologne to Barnsley trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Barnsley takes 8h 46m and the fastest train takes 6h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Barnsley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 46m
Duration: 547 mi
Distance: £286
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

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Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain

7h 47m

£218–422

Cologne to Barnsley train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Barnsley. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Barnsley at 11:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 8h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:43 PM → 5:46 AM
Arrives next day
13h 3m • 3 changes
9:42 PM → 11:38 AM
Arrives next day
14h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:39 AM → 12:37 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 2:38 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 4:37 PM
7h 54m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 6:38 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:39 AM → 12:37 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 2:38 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 4:37 PM
7h 54m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 6:38 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:39 AM → 12:37 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 2:38 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 4:37 PM
7h 54m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 6:38 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:39 AM → 12:37 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 3:07 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 4:37 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 6:38 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:39 AM → 12:37 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 3:07 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 4:37 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 6:38 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:39 AM → 4:06 PM
8h 27m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 5:00 PM
7h 21m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 7:36 PM
7h 57m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Barnsley? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Cologne to Barnsley.

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Distance: 546.9 mi
Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Barnsley, England?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Barnsley via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and Sheffield in around 7h 47m.

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