The average train between Cologne and Sheffield takes 7h 32m 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.
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 1:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 7h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Sheffield station via Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
Cologne to Sheffield train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Sheffield train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Sheffield station.
Book your Cologne to Sheffield train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Cologne and Sheffield is 634.9 km. The road distance is 854 km.
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 30m.