Train Essen to Celle from €65 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Celle takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. 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.

3h 1m
Duration: 281 km
Distance: €65
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Celle Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...

2h 33m

€52–170

Essen to Celle train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Celle. The earliest departure is at 12:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Celle at 11:49 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, July 8, 2026

7:19 AM → 10:16 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 11:16 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 11:55 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 12:16 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 9, 2026

12:18 AM → 5:49 AM
5h 31m • 1 change
5:19 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 9:54 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, July 10, 2026

12:22 AM → 5:49 AM
5h 27m • 1 change
5:19 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 9:54 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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