The average train between Celle and Cologne takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Celle to Cologne. 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 hourly between Celle and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Celle is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Cologne at 6:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Celle to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Celle station and arriving at Cologne station via Hannover Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Celle to Cologne train services, operated by metronom, depart from Celle Bahnhof station.
Celle to Cologne train services, operated by metronom, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Celle to Cologne train tickets online with metronom, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and DB Bus.
The distance between Celle and Cologne is 285.7 km. The road distance is 336 km.
You can take a train from Celle Bahnhof to Köln Hbf via Hannover Hbf in around 3h 23m.