The average train between Sheffield and Essen takes 11h 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Sheffield and Essen. The earliest departure is at 8:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 3:31 PM which arrives into Essen at 5:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 11h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Essen. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Essen station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
Sheffield to Essen train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sheffield station.
Sheffield to Essen train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Sheffield to Essen train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Sheffield and Essen is 613.1 km. The road distance is 937 km.
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.
