- Must visit
Residenzmuseum im Celler Schloss
Museum inside Celle Castle presenting ducal life, interiors, and state rooms. The best place to understand Celle’s courtly history.
Cheapest price
€18
Average price
€24
Fastest journey
49 m
Average duration
57 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
106 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Celle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Celle will cost around €24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
Of the 13 trains that leave Hamburg for Celle on Wed, Aug 05, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 106 km distance in an average of 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 49 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 1 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ICE 573
ICE 71
ICE 575
ICE 577
ICE 771
ICE 579
ICE 575
ICE 577
ICE 573
ICE 771Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Celle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 65 miles (106 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€30 Average price Cheapest | €18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Other travel options to Celle take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 37m.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (1h 30m by train vs 1h 44m by car). Tickets start at around €30 compared to roughly €18 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, metronom, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Celle trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
81647 · 82853 | 12:33 AM Hamburg Hbf | 4h13 | 4:46 AM Celle station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 573 | On time 5:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1h00 | 6:29 AM Celle station | 0 transfersDirect | |
82107+ 82809 | 5:41 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1h47 | 7:28 AM Celle station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 71 | On time 6:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1h02 | 7:31 AM Celle station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 575 | On time 7:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0h58 | 8:27 AM Celle station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ECE 5 · 82813 | On time 8:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1h17 | 9:46 AM Celle station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 577 | On time 9:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 0h58 | 10:27 AM Celle station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 1185 · ICE 774 | On time 9:32 AM Hamburg Harburg | 1h55 | 11:27 AM Celle station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 73 · 82817 | On time 10:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1h17 | 11:46 AM Celle station | 1 transfer | |
82119 | 10:56 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1h50 | 12:46 PM Celle station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 579 | Delayed 11:37 AM Hamburg Harburg | 0h49 | 10:27 AM 10:27 AMCelle station | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 7 · 82821 | On time 12:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1h17 | 1:46 PM Celle station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 771 | On time 1:27 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1h00 | 2:27 PM Celle station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Hamburg to Celle run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 65 miles (106 km) distance in 58m.
Distance 65 miles (106 km) |
Average train duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 58m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 4 days |
Discover the best of Celle — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Celle trip today.
Museum inside Celle Castle presenting ducal life, interiors, and state rooms. The best place to understand Celle’s courtly history.
Regional cultural history museum with folk art, town history, and reconstructed interiors. One of Celle’s most important museums.
Major collection of works by Eberhard Schlotter in a historic house. A strong choice for figurative art in central Celle.
Picturesque old town with hundreds of timber-framed houses, boutiques, and lanes. The essential area for strolling and photography.
Elegant baroque park laid out for the court. Ideal for walking, seasonal flowers, and visits to nearby royal monuments.
Central square framed by historic buildings and lively town life. A natural starting point for exploring the old center.
Hearty kale stew from Lower Saxony, traditionally cooked with onions and sausage or pork. A classic cold-season dish widely eaten around Celle.
Lightly pickled herring in a sweet-sour marinade with onion and spices. A North German staple often served with potatoes.
Braised beef roulade filled with bacon, onion, mustard, and pickles. Popular in Lower Saxony home cooking and festive Sunday meals.
Established upscale venue serving refined German and seasonal cuisine in an elegant setting near Celle's historic center.
Historic traditional restaurant in Celle's old town known for regional German dishes and a cozy half-timbered atmosphere.
Well-known brewery restaurant with house beers, hearty regional plates, and a lively casual atmosphere in the old town.
Moderate for Germany. Hotels and dining are usually below big-city prices, while local transit and everyday costs stay manageable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or tip about 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change at cafes.
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Celle Bahnhof -> Celle Altstadt
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Celle by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Celle, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hamburg to Celle trains use the Hamburg Hbf to Celle station pair. Use this guide to compare Hamburg and Celle train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Hamburg Airport is 6 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald's, St. Pauli, Scoom, McCafé
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg Airport. ATMs are available at Hamburg Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Airport. Information desks are available at Hamburg Airport.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg Airport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Airport.
Nearby hotels include Leonardo Inn Airport.
Hamburg-Harburg is 13 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Harburg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Café Bom Dia, Hünkar, Yoko Sushi Harburg, Mathewes Grill
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Harburg. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Panorama, Hotel Harburger Hof, Hotel Jeta, Hotel Süderelbe.
Celle is 1 km from Celle city centre. Public transport options include:
Celle has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Zimmermann, Cafe Frau Amboss, Döner Treff, Cappuccino-Bar
Wi-Fi is available at Celle. ATMs are available at Celle.
Ticket office support is available at Celle. Information desks are available at Celle.
Luggage storage is available at Celle. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Celle: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Celle: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Celle.
Nearby hotels include Hesse Hotel, Althoff Hotel Fürstenhof Celle.
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