The cheapest and fastest trains from Schaffhausen to Basel
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
1 h 57 m
Average duration
1 h 57 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Schaffhausen to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Schaffhausen to Basel will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 1 trains that leave Schaffhausen for Basel on Thu, Nov 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 81 km distance in an average of 1 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 57 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 1 h 57 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 bus and train for Schaffhausen to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Schaffhausen to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 10m. 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 bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €29.
Distance: 50 miles (81 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€38 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest |
2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Schaffhausen to Basel train times
The table below shows live departures for Schaffhausen to Basel trains for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RE 48 4917 | 4917 · IR 37 2264 | 2264 | 9:17 AM Schaffhausen | 1h57 | 11:14 AM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
RE 48 4919 | 4919 · IR 37 2266 | 2266 | 10:17 AM Schaffhausen | 1h57 | 12:14 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
RE 48 4921 | 4921 · IR 37 2268 | 2268 | 11:17 AM Schaffhausen | 1h57 | 1:14 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
RE 48 4923 | 4923 · IR 37 2270 | 2270 | 12:17 PM Schaffhausen | 1h57 | 2:14 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, November 6 | |||||
![]() | 7:17 AM Schaffhausen | 1h57 | 9:14 AM Basel | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Schaffhausen to Basel
Distance 50 miles (81 km) |
Average train duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€29) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 41m |
First train 00:09 |
Last train 23:47 |
Train companies: SBB, DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB), Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Schaffhausen to Basel trainsSBB, DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB), Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Schaffhausen and Basel from $13 (€11). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SBB
DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB)
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
FAQs: Trains from Schaffhausen to Basel

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Schaffhausen to Basel
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Bahnhofstrasse.
- Restaurant Güterhof
- Restaurant Falken
- Outside the main entrance.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Kronenhof
- Sorell Hotel Rüden
- Hotel Park Villa
- Located in the main hall
- 496 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for regional and long-distance trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: SBB services
- 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
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