- Must visit
Hamburger Kunsthalle
Major art museum with European painting, modern works and temporary exhibitions, all within walking distance of the main station.
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£9
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£25
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
1 h
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
1 h 3 m
Trains on 19 Sept
20
Distance
106 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Celle to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Celle to Hamburg will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 20 trains from Celle to Hamburg, including 15 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 106 km distance in an average of 1 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 11 m 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 1080
ICE 778
ICE 1686
ICE 772
ICE 774
ICE 776
ICE 774
ICE 772
ICE 778
ICE 1080Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Celle to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £33, while a train costs an average of £33.
Distance: 106 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£33 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (1h 35m by train vs 1h 52m by car). Tickets start at around £33 compared to roughly £16 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 metronom, Deutsche Bahn.
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 Celle to Hamburg trains for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1080 | Delayed 3:31 5:31Celle station | 1h11 | 4:44 4:44Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 19 September | |||||
81646 | 0:08 Celle station | 2h12 | 2:20 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
82848+ 81600 | 1:06 Celle station | 2h14 | 3:20 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
82856 | 4:18 Celle station | 1h47 | 6:05 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1686 | On time 6:46 Celle station | 1h12 | 7:58 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 778 | Delayed 5:41 7:28Celle station | 1h02 | 6:41 6:41Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
82864 | 8:08 Celle station | 1h57 | 10:05 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 78+ 82864 | Delayed 6:57 8:08Celle station | 1h30 | 9:38 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 776 | On time 9:29 Celle station | 1h00 | 10:29 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
82866 | 9:40 Celle station | 1h48 | 11:28 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 76+ 82868 | Delayed 8:57 10:08Celle station | 1h21 | 11:29 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
82868 | 10:08 Celle station | 1h57 | 12:05 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 76+ 82868 | Delayed 8:57 10:08Celle station | 1h30 | 11:38 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
82870 | 10:40 Celle station | 1h46 | 12:26 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 774 | On time 11:29 Celle station | 1h00 | 12:29 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
82874 | 11:40 Celle station | 1h36 | 13:16 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
82872 | 12:08 Celle station | 1h57 | 14:05 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 8+ 82872 | Delayed 10:48 12:08Celle station | 1h21 | 13:29 Hamburg Hbf | 1 change | |
82878 | 12:40 Celle station | 1h46 | 14:26 Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 772 | Delayed 11:39 13:29Celle station | 1h00 | 12:40 12:40Hamburg Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Celle to Hamburg run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 106 km distance in 59m.
Distance 106 km |
Average train duration 1h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 59m |
First train 0:12 |
Last train 23:52 |
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Major art museum with European painting, modern works and temporary exhibitions, all within walking distance of the main station.
Striking contemporary art gallery in the HafenCity area, showing rotating exhibitions in a modern waterside building.
Interactive maritime museum in a historic warehouse, covering ship models, navigation, naval history and global sea trade.
Historic warehouse district of canals, bridges and red-brick buildings. Ideal for walks, photography and easy access to nearby museums.
Modern waterfront quarter with promenades, architecture and public plazas. Good for walking between the Elbe, museums and concert hall.
Long lakeside promenade by the Inner Alster, popular for strolling, boat views and classic city-centre scenery close to shops and arcades.
Hamburg’s pan-fried fillet of plaice, usually served with bacon, shrimps and potatoes. A classic North German fish dish tied to the port and nearby coast.
A hearty stew of pears, beans and bacon, often with potatoes. It is a beloved late-summer Hamburg and northern German comfort dish.
Traditional North German kale stew cooked with sausages and pork, usually served with potatoes. A winter favourite in and around Hamburg.
Historic fish restaurant by the harbour, known for classic Hamburg seafood and maritime atmosphere.
Well-known waterside restaurant focusing on northern German fish and seafood with a refined but relaxed atmosphere.
Traditional St Pauli restaurant serving northern German dishes such as Labskaus in a lively, old Hamburg setting.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are pricier than smaller cities, but public transport is efficient and daily food options remain manageable for most visitors.
Tipping is customary but modest: round up or add 5-10% in restaurants, round up for taxis, and leave small change in cafés.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Celle to Hamburg 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 Hamburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Celle to Hamburg trains use the Celle to Hamburg Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Hamburg Airport. Use this guide to compare Celle and Hamburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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.
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