- Must visit
Bomann-Museum
Museum of daily life in Lower Saxony with reconstructed rooms, objects and changing displays. It gives useful context to Celle beyond the castle.
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£16
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£25
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
18 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
19 m
Trains on 17 Sept
39
Distance
37 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hanover to Celle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hanover to Celle will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 39 trains from Hanover to Celle, including 36 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 37 km distance in an average of 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 19 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 576
ICE 776
ICE 774
ICE 772
ICE 770
ICE 772
ICE 776
ICE 774
ICE 770
ICE 578Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Celle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £25, while a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 37 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£25 Average Price Cheapest | £6 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
57m Average total duration Fastest 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg 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:
Coach takes on average 30m.
You'll arrive about 19m sooner (27m by train vs 46m by car). Tickets start at around £25 compared to roughly £6 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, DB Bus, 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 Hanover to Celle trains for today, Wednesday 16 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1080 | Delayed 3:11 5:11Hanover Hbf | 0h19 | 3:30 3:30Celle station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 17 September | |||||
S7 | 8:04 Hanover Hbf | 0h45 | 8:49 Celle station | 0 changesdirect | |
82816 | 8:40 Hanover Hbf | 0h27 | 9:07 Celle station | 0 changesdirect | |
S6 | 8:41 Hanover Hbf | 0h35 | 9:16 Celle station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 776 | On time 9:08 Hanover Hbf | 0h19 | 9:27 Celle station | 0 changesdirect | |
82868 | 9:40 Hanover Hbf | 0h27 | 10:07 Celle station | 0 changesdirect | |
S6 | 9:41 Hanover Hbf | 0h35 | 10:16 Celle station | 0 changesdirect | |
S7 | 10:04 Hanover Hbf | 0h45 | 10:49 Celle station | 0 changesdirect | |
82820 | 10:40 Hanover Hbf | 0h27 | 11:07 Celle station | 0 changesdirect | |
S6 | 10:41 Hanover Hbf | 0h35 | 11:16 Celle station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 774 | On time 11:08 Hanover Hbf | 0h19 | 11:27 Celle station | 0 changesdirect | |
82872 | 11:40 Hanover Hbf | 0h27 | 12:07 Celle station | 0 changesdirect | |
S6 | 11:41 Hanover Hbf | 0h35 | 12:16 Celle station | 0 changesdirect | |
S7 | 12:04 Hanover Hbf | 0h45 | 12:49 Celle station | 0 changesdirect | |
82824 | 12:40 Hanover Hbf | 0h27 | 13:07 Celle station | 0 changesdirect | |
S6 | 12:41 Hanover Hbf | 0h35 | 13:16 Celle station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 772 | On time 13:19 Hanover Hbf | 0h18 | 13:37 Celle station | 0 changesdirect | |
82876 | 13:40 Hanover Hbf | 0h27 | 14:07 Celle station | 0 changesdirect | |
S6 | 13:41 Hanover Hbf | 0h35 | 14:16 Celle station | 0 changesdirect | |
S7 | 14:04 Hanover Hbf | 0h45 | 14:49 Celle station | 0 changesdirect | |
82828 | 14:40 Hanover Hbf | 0h27 | 15:07 Celle station | 0 changesdirect | |
S6 | 14:41 Hanover Hbf | 0h35 | 15:16 Celle station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 770 | On time 15:08 Hanover Hbf | 0h19 | 15:27 Celle station | 0 changesdirect | |
82880 | 15:40 Hanover Hbf | 0h27 | 16:07 Celle station | 0 changesdirect | |
S6 | 15:41 Hanover Hbf | 0h35 | 16:16 Celle station | 0 changesdirect | |
S7 | 16:04 Hanover Hbf | 0h45 | 16:49 Celle station | 0 changesdirect | |
S7+ 83545 | 16:10 Hanover Hbf | 0h39 | 16:49 Celle station | 1 change | |
82832 | 16:40 Hanover Hbf | 0h27 | 17:07 Celle station | 0 changesdirect | |
S6 | 16:41 Hanover Hbf | 0h35 | 17:16 Celle station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 578 | On time 17:08 Hanover Hbf | 0h19 | 17:27 Celle station | 0 changesdirect | |
S7+ 83547 | 17:09 Hanover Hbf | 0h40 | 17:49 Celle station | 1 change | |
82884 | 17:40 Hanover Hbf | 0h27 | 18:07 Celle station | 0 changesdirect | |
S6 | 17:41 Hanover Hbf | 0h35 | 18:16 Celle station | 0 changesdirect | |
S7 | 18:04 Hanover Hbf | 0h45 | 18:49 Celle station | 0 changesdirect | |
S7+ 83549 | 18:10 Hanover Hbf | 0h39 | 18:49 Celle station | 1 change | |
82836 | 18:40 Hanover Hbf | 0h27 | 19:07 Celle station | 0 changesdirect | |
S6 | 18:41 Hanover Hbf | 0h35 | 19:16 Celle station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 576 | On time 19:08 Hanover Hbf | 0h19 | 19:27 Celle station | 0 changesdirect | |
82888 | 19:40 Hanover Hbf | 0h27 | 20:07 Celle station | 0 changesdirect | |
S6 | 19:41 Hanover Hbf | 0h35 | 20:16 Celle station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Hanover to Celle run on average 9 times per day, taking around 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 37 km distance in 19m.
Distance 37 km |
Average train duration 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 19m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 23:49 |
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Discover the best of Celle — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Celle trip today.
Museum of daily life in Lower Saxony with reconstructed rooms, objects and changing displays. It gives useful context to Celle beyond the castle.
Museum inside Celle Castle covering ducal history, interiors and court culture. A practical choice for understanding the city’s political past.
Art museum noted for contemporary works and a 24-hour exterior display visible after dark. A good stop for modern art in a historic city setting.
Celle’s old town is known for dense half-timbered streets, small shops and historic squares. It is the essential area for a first visit on foot.
Broad landscaped park laid out in the French style, popular for strolling, seasonal flowers and a calm break near the centre.
Historic central square framed by traditional buildings and civic landmarks. It is a convenient place to pause and take in the character of Celle.
Hearty kale stew from Lower Saxony, traditionally cooked with sausages and pork. A classic winter dish widely eaten around Celle.
A regional sausage from Hanover and Lower Saxony, lightly smoked and usually served with kale or potatoes. It is a local staple in cold months.
Raw minced pork seasoned with onion, salt and pepper, often spread on bread. It is a traditional northern German pub and home-style dish.
Established fine dining restaurant serving seasonal German cuisine in an elegant, quiet atmosphere within a historic hotel.
Popular traditional venue with regional dishes, beer and a relaxed atmosphere close to Celle’s timber-framed centre.
Traditional German restaurant in Celle’s old town, known for regional meat dishes, fish and a cosy historic setting.
Celle is moderate for Germany: hotels are mid-priced, meals are reasonable, and local buses are affordable for most visitors.
Tipping is customary but modest. In restaurants, round up or add 5-10%. For taxis, round up the fare. In cafés, small change or rounding up is normal.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hanover 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 Hanover to Celle trains use the Hannover Hbf to Celle station pair. Use this guide to compare Hanover and Celle train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hannover 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: Balzac Coffee, Burger King, McDonald's, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, asiahung, Mr. CLOU, Nordsee, Starbucks, Pizza Hut, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hannover Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Hannover Hbf. Information desks are located near the main entrance by the DB ticket office.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the main entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hannover Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hannover Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hannover Hbf: Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Grand Hotel Mussmann, IntercityHotel Hannover, Hotel Loccumer Hof.
Hannover-Linden/Fischerhof is 2 km from Hanover city centre. Public transport options include:
Hannover-Linden/Fischerhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Öz Antalya Kebap, Ricklinger Döner, China-Imbiss Jasmin, Coimbra
Wi-Fi is available at Hannover-Linden/Fischerhof. ATMs are available at Hannover-Linden/Fischerhof.
Ticket office support is available at Hannover-Linden/Fischerhof. Information desks are available at Hannover-Linden/Fischerhof.
Luggage storage is available at Hannover-Linden/Fischerhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hannover-Linden/Fischerhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hannover-Linden/Fischerhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hannover-Linden/Fischerhof.
Hannover Anderten-Misburg is 8 km from Hanover city centre. Public transport options include:
Hannover Anderten-Misburg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Aioli, Alter Bahnhof Anderten, Schützenhaus Anderten, Eiscafe Cortina da Stella
Wi-Fi is available at Hannover Anderten-Misburg. ATMs are available at Hannover Anderten-Misburg.
Ticket office support is available at Hannover Anderten-Misburg. Information desks are available at Hannover Anderten-Misburg.
Luggage storage is available at Hannover Anderten-Misburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hannover Anderten-Misburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hannover Anderten-Misburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hannover Anderten-Misburg.
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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