What is the cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Cologne is to train and fly which costs €50 - €280 and takes 5h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sheffield to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 20m and costs €50 - €280.

Is there a direct train between Sheffield and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Sheffield and arriving at Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

How far is it from Sheffield to Cologne?

The distance between Sheffield and Cologne is 854 km.

How do I travel from Sheffield to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs €240 - €470.

How long does it take to get from Sheffield to Cologne?

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Sheffield to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Cologne train from?

Sheffield to Cologne train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.

What is the time difference between Sheffield and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Sheffield. It is currently 2:28 PM in Sheffield and 3:28 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Sheffield to Cologne train arrive?

Sheffield to Cologne train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from Sheffield to Cologne?

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1819+ hotels available in Cologne.

Sheffield to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Sheffield to Cologne by train (Eurostar), car, car train, train, plane, bus, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
7h 16m
€249–464
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MAN - CGN
5h 20m
€54–276
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Sheffield to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
8h 40m
€263–328
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Castle Street/CG22 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2bus X3
2. Take the train from Doncaster to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
4. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
9h 11m
€119–334
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sheffield to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
9h 47m
€159–285
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
5h 39m
€103–253
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
5h 37m
€122–279
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MAN - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 11m
€128–290
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
6h 52m
€151–381
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 16m
€125–314

Sheffield to Cologne by train

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7h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 854.5 km
Duration: 7h 16m

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

You can take a train from Sheffield to Koeln Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 16m.

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