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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Sheffield takes 7h 28m and the fastest train takes 6h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Sheffield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 28m
Duration
531 mi
Distance
£271
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain train
7h 7m
£219–396

Cologne to Sheffield train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Sheffield. 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 Sheffield at 11:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 7h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEast Midlands Railways16h 19m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways6h 50m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEast Midlands Railways6h 39m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways6h 40m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways6h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways6h 26m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways6h 25m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways6h 25m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways6h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways6h 26m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways6h 25m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEast Midlands Railways7h 21m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways6h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways6h 26m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways6h 25m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEast Midlands Railways7h 21m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways6h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways6h 26m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways6h 25m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEast Midlands Railways7h 21m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways6h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways6h 26m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways7h 2m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways6h 25m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways6h 25m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Sheffield? 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.

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  • Distance: 530.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 28m

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

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

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