Cologne to Barnsley trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Barnsley takes 8h 41m 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 41m
Duration: 547 mi
Distance: £297
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 46m

£224–437

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 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:39 AM → 12:37 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 2:38 PM
6h 59m • 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 Tuesday, November 10, 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, November 11, 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, November 12, 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, November 13, 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, November 14, 2026

6:39 AM → 12:37 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 2:38 PM
6h 59m • 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, November 15, 2026

8:39 AM → 2:59 PM
7h 20m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 4:06 PM
7h 23m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 5:00 PM
7h 21m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 6:36 PM
6h 57m • 3 changes
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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 41m

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 46m.

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