What is the cheapest way to get from Celle to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Celle to Essen is to train and bus which costs €24 - €70 and takes 3h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Celle to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Celle to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Celle and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Celle to Essen. However, there are services departing from Celle Bahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Celle to Essen?

The distance between Celle and Essen is 281 km. The road distance is 281.3 km.

How do I travel from Celle to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Celle to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs €45 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Celle to Essen?

It takes approximately 3h to get from Celle to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Celle to Essen train from?

Celle to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Celle Bahnhof station.

Train or fly from Celle to Essen?

The best way to get from Celle to Essen is to train which takes 3h and costs €45 - €230. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €140 - €360 and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Celle to Essen train arrive?

Celle to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Celle to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Celle to Essen is 281 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Celle to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Celle to Essen?

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Celle to Essen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Celle to Essen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Celle Bahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
3h
€48–222
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Celle Bahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hannover Hbf to Essen Hbfbus Dnipro
3h 11m
€25–68
Drive 281.3 km
1. Drive from Celle to Essencar 281.3 km
2h 36m
€41–59
Fly from Hannover Airport
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAJ - DUS
5h 29m
€144–360
Train, bus via Hanover
1. Take the train from Celle Bahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Essen central train stationbus N3217 / ...
4h 35m
€27–77
Train to Hamburg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Celle Bahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
4h 5m
€116–379

Celle to Essen by train

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Distance: 280.6 km
Duration: 3h

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

You can take a train from Celle Bahnhof to Essen Hbf via Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 3h. Alternatively, KLM, Lufthansa, and five other airlines fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) every 3 hours.

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