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Pergamonmuseum - Das Panorama
Interim exhibition presenting highlights from the Pergamon collection with Yadegar Asisi's large-scale panorama while the main museum is closed for renovation.
Cheapest price
$124
Average price
$148
Fastest journey
7 h 59 m
Average duration
8 h 8 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
635 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Schaffhausen to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Schaffhausen to Berlin will cost around $148 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $124.
It's difficult to get from Schaffhausen to Berlin without transferring at least 2 times.
IC 284 · ICE 612 · ICE 1134
IC 280 · ICE 596
IC 280 · IC 2161 · ICE 1004
IC 388 · 88617 · ICE 1508
IC 380 · 88619 · ICE 1506
IC 280 · IC 2161 · ICE 1004
IC 388 · 88617 · ICE 1508
IC 380 · 88619 · ICE 1506
IC 280 · ICE 518 · ICE 9591
RE 52386 · 89685 · ICE 1600+
S62Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Schaffhausen to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $55. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, and a train costs an average of $94.
Distance: 394 miles (635 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$186 Average price | $69 Average price Cheapest | $222 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 28m Average total duration Fastest 8h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 48m Average total duration 13h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Schaffhausen to Berlin:
A bus is $117 (€95) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schaffhausen to Berlin costing on average $186 (€150).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 58m.
Bus takes on average 13h 18m.
Tickets start at around $186 (€150) compared to roughly $222 (€179) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $36 (€29). The journey takes 8h 58m versus 7h 29m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Schaffhausen to Berlin trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RE 52386 · 89685 · ICE 1600+ S62 | Delayed 4:29 AM 6:07 AMSchaffhausen | 8h15 | 2:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 2386 · 89685 · ICE 1600+ S62 | Delayed 4:29 AM 6:07 AMSchaffhausen | 8h15 | 2:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 3 transfers | |
4712 · ICE 374+ S62 | 6:32 AM Schaffhausen | 8h57 | 3:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 284 · ICE 612 · ICE 1134 | On time 7:16 AM Schaffhausen | 8h45 | 4:01 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 388 · 88617 · ICE 1508 | On time 8:16 AM Schaffhausen | 8h06 | 4:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
4716 · ICE 372+ S62 | 8:37 AM Schaffhausen | 8h52 | 5:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S 9 · ICE 370 | On time 9:57 AM Schaffhausen | 9h32 | 7:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 380 · 88619 · ICE 1506 | On time 10:16 AM Schaffhausen | 8h06 | 6:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 380 · 88619 · ICE 504 | On time 10:16 AM Schaffhausen | 9h06 | 7:22 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2 transfers | |
4720 · ICE 370+ S62 | 10:37 AM Schaffhausen | 8h52 | 7:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 280 · ICE 596 | On time 11:16 AM Schaffhausen | 9h18 | 8:34 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 280 · ICE 518 · ICE 9591 | Delayed 11:16 AM Schaffhausen | 8h15 | 5:33 PM 5:33 PMBerlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 280 · IC 2161 · ICE 1004 | On time 11:16 AM Schaffhausen | 7h59 | 7:15 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Schaffhausen to Berlin run on average 9 times per day, taking around 8h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $94 (€76) but you can travel from only $55 (€44) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 394 miles (635 km) distance in 8h 6m.
Distance 394 miles (635 km) |
Average train duration 8h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $94 (€76) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 8h 6m |
First train 12:11 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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