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Compare train and flight for Cologne to Celle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Celle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $41, while a flight costs an average of $405.
Distance: 177 miles (286 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$41 Average price Cheapest | $405 Average price | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Celle:
A train is $365 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Celle costing on average $405.
Other travel options to Celle take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 25m.
Tickets start at around $41 compared to roughly $59 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $18. The journey takes 3h 55m versus 3h 53m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Cologne to Celle by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Cologne to Celle is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:28 AM3h39Cologne3:07 PMCelleFind prices1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Celle:
A train is $365 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Celle costing on average $405.
Other travel options to Celle take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 25m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Celle as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Hannover Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Celle station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Celle by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Celle by flight.
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