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The average train between Sheffield and Essen takes 11h 5m and the fastest train takes 8h 57m. 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.

11h 5m
Duration
937 km
Distance
€366
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Sheffield to Essen train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Sheffield and Essen. The earliest departure is at 8:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 2:35 PM which arrives into Essen at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 11h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 57m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 43m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 57m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 43m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 57m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 43m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 57m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 43m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 57m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 43m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 43m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 43m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 10m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 56m • 3 changes

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Want to know about travelling from Sheffield to Essen? 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.

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  • Distance: 937 km
  • Duration: 11h 5m

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 14m.

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