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The average train between Essen and Celle takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Celle. 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 48m
Duration
281 km
Distance
€40
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain train 10 / ...
  2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Celle Bahnhoftrain train 22 / ...
2h 34m
€25–123

Essen to Celle train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Celle. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Celle at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 54m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)metronom2h 42m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 46m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)metronom2h 45m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)metronom2h 42m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 46m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)metronom2h 45m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)metronom2h 42m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 46m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)metronom2h 45m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)metronom2h 44m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 46m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 280.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 48m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Celle Bahnhof via Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 34m.

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