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The average train between Celle and Essen takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Celle 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.

2h 53m
Duration
281 km
Distance
€39
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Celle Bahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain train 22 / ...
  2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain train 10 / ...
2h 52m
€25–120

Celle to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Celle and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Celle is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 11m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 53m • 1 change

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    metronomDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 50m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 53m • 1 change

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    metronomDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 53m • 1 change

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    metronomDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 50m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 53m • 1 change

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    metronomDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 53m • 1 change

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    metronomDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 50m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 53m • 1 change

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    metronomDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 53m • 1 change

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    metronomDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 50m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 53m • 1 change

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    metronomDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 50m • 1 change
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Want to know about travelling from Celle 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: 280.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Celle, Germany and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Celle Bahnhof to Essen Hbf via Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 52m.

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