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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Essen is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 15h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Essen is to train and fly which takes 5h 12m and costs €85 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Sheffield and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Sheffield and arriving at Essen central train station via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Sheffield and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Essen. However, there are services departing from Sheffield and arriving at Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

How far is it from Sheffield to Essen?

The distance between Sheffield and Essen is 777 km.

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

The best way to get from Sheffield to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 8h 49m and costs €140 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Sheffield to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Essen bus from?

Sheffield to Essen bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Sheffield station.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Sheffield to Essen?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Essen is to train via Cologne which takes 8h 49m and costs €140 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 15h 27m.

Where does the Sheffield to Essen bus arrive?

Sheffield to Essen bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Brussel Eurolines Busstation.

What is the time difference between Sheffield and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Sheffield. It is currently 10:46 PM in Sheffield and 11:46 PM in Essen.

Where does the Sheffield to Essen train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2593+ hotels available in Essen.

Sheffield to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 9 ways to get from Sheffield to Essen by train, plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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 to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
5h 12m
€86–299
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train stationbus 081 / ...
15h 27m
€50–81
Train via Cologne
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
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 43 / ...
8h 49m
€142–575
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Sheffield to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essencar
8h 37m
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 16m
€109–342
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MAN - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 42m
€73–276
Train
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 Essen Hbftrain
9h 3m
€152–530
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 560 / ...
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
3. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen Hbftrain S2
18h 23m
€79–186
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 Essencar
9h 45m
€163–233

Sheffield to Essen by train

56Weekly Trains

8h 49mAverage Duration

€142Cheapest Price

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Distance: 777 km
Duration: 5h 12m

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, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 8h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield to Essen central train station via Brussel Eurolines Busstation and Brussels-North train station in around 15h 27m.

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