The average train between Cologne and Celle takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 3 hours between Cologne and Celle. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:46 PM which arrives into Celle at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 25m. 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 Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
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), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and metronom.
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 Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 9m.