Munich to Sheffield by train
Sheffield lies 1,085 km (674 mi) north-west of Munich, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 9 h 14 min at the speeds typical of Germany and United Kingdom rail, over roughly 1,323 km (822 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Munich | Sheffield | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Population | 1.5 million | 556,500 |
| Elevation | 524 m (1,719 ft) | 75 m (246 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
Clocks in Sheffield are 1 h behind Munich right now, so a 9 h 14 min journey lands only 8 h 14 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sheffield
Crossing from Germany into United Kingdom: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book trains from Munich to Sheffield
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Staying in Sheffield
Our booking partner lists 665 places to stay in Sheffield. Of the 363 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (164), and 3 are five-star. Across 122 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 128,843 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Sheffield from Munich?
1,085 km (674 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Munich; by road roughly 1,323 km (822 mi).
How long does it take to get from Munich to Sheffield by train?
About 9 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Munich and Sheffield?
Sheffield is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Berlin).
What currency do I need in Sheffield?
The Pound (GBP).
Where can I stay in Sheffield?
Our booking partner lists 665 places to stay in Sheffield, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.