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Sheffield to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sheffield and Essen takes 10h 3m and the fastest train takes 7h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Sheffield to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 3m
Duration
937 km
Distance
€364
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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  1. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain train 79
  4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
8h 43m
€270–528

Sheffield to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Sheffield and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:18 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 10h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 937 km
  • Duration: 10h 3m

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

You can take a train from Sheffield to Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 8h 43m.

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