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How to Travel from

Sheffield to Essen

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$48.10–$316.44

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$632.89
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$594.92
Plane from Ringway Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$696.18
Plane from Leeds Bradford Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$1,392.36

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$265.81

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$506.31
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$468.34

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.84–$696.18

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$430.36
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$430.36

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$316.44–$822.76

Jet2.com

Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$51.90–$240.50

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Antwerp
Ave. Duration:
13h 10m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$69.62–$101.26

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Essen
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$113.92
Train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$41.77
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$16.46–$41.77

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$151.89
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.24–$88.60
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$82.28–$177.21

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$54.43–$62.02
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.18–$39.24
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.18–$37.97
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$36.71–$41.77

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Sheffield to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$120.25
Train from Sheffield to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$37.97

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Sheffield to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$60.76–$151.89
Train from Sheffield to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.24–$75.95

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
6 times a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.59–$11.39

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Sheffield to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$45.57

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Sheffield to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.02–$16.46
Train from Sheffield to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.76–$15.19

VIAS Rail GmbH

Phone:
069 450099650
Website:
vias-online.de/
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$53.16

Questions and Answers

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 $86.96 - $141.30 and takes 18h 18m.

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 15m and costs $119.57 - $456.52 .

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 Arundel Gate/AG6 and arriving at Essen - Bus Station via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange and Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 18m.

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 44m.

How far is it from Sheffield to Essen?

The distance between Sheffield and Essen is 937 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 44m and costs $152.17 - $500 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 44m 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 FlixBus, depart from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange 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 44m and costs $152.17 - $500 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $86.96 - $141.30 and takes 18h 18m.

Where does the Sheffield to Essen bus arrive?

Sheffield to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

What is the time difference between Sheffield and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Sheffield. It is currently 07:41 in Sheffield and 08:41 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?

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