The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Celle
Cheapest price
£0
Average price
£84
Fastest journey
5 h 39 m
Average duration
5 h 58 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
591 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Celle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Of the 5 trains that leave Basel for Celle every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 591 km distance in an average of 5 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 4 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Basel to Celle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Celle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £73. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £73, and a train costs an average of £137.
Distance: 591 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
£137 Average Price | £73 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 43m Average total duration 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Basel to Celle train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:08 Basel | 6h24 | 11:32 Celle | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:14 Basel | 6h04 | 13:18 Celle | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:21 Basel | 8h46 | 17:07 Celle | 1 change | |
![]() | 09:06 Basel | 6h26 | 15:32 Celle | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:14 Basel | 6h02 | 17:16 Celle | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Celle
Distance 591 km |
Average train duration 6h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £137 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 6h 4m |
First train 04:37 |
Last train 23:49 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Basel to Celle trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Basel and Celle from £73. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FAQs: Basel to Celle train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Basel and Celle
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Schwarzwaldallee.
- Restaurant Les Gareçons
- Restaurant Bahn Kantine
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Alexander
- Hotel Wettstein
- Hotel Balade
- Located in the main hall
- 330 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for trains to Germany
- Hall 2: platforms 5-8 for regional trains within Switzerland
- Tram: Line 2, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse.
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- Zimmermann
- Cafe Frau Amboss
- Döner Treff
- Cappuccino-Bar
- Hesse Hotel
- Althoff Hotel Fürstenhof Celle
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