The average train between Cologne and Celle takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne 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.
Trains run hourly between Cologne and Celle. The earliest departure is at 4:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Celle at 5:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Celle. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Celle station via Hannover Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Cologne to Celle train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Celle train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Celle Bahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Celle train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), metronom and DB Bus.
The distance between Cologne and Celle is 285.7 km. The road distance is 336 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Celle Bahnhof via Hannover Hbf in around 3h 4m.