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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Cologne is to bus which costs €55 - €75 and takes 15h 17m.

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 12m and costs €60 - €230.

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 54m.

How far is it from Sheffield to Cologne?

The distance between Sheffield and Cologne is 855 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 54m and costs €120 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 54m 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.

Train or bus from Sheffield to Cologne?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Cologne is to train which takes 7h 54m and costs €120 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €75 and takes 15h 17m.

What is the time difference between Sheffield and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Sheffield. It is currently 12:40 AM in Sheffield and 1:40 AM 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 1773+ hotels available in Cologne.

Sheffield to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Sheffield to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 54m
€127–505
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 560 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
14h 39m
€54–181
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Sheffield to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
8h 39m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 49m
€91–305
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
15h 17m
€55–73
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sheffield to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
9h 47m
€163–238
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MAN - CGN
5h 12m
€60–221
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
5h 53m
€114–348
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
6h 57m
€114–407
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 24m
€116–311
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 53m
€97–353

Sheffield to Cologne by train

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7h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 854.5 km
Duration: 7h 54m

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 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Brussels-North train station, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 15h 17m.

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