The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich Airport to Schaffhausen
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
39 m
Average duration
52 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
28 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich Airport to Schaffhausen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich Airport to Schaffhausen will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
It's difficult to get from Zurich Airport to Schaffhausen without transferring at least once.
IR 75 2110 | 2110 · IC 282 | 2828:15 AM0h58Zurich Airport9:13 AMSchaffhausen$341One-way1 transfer
S 24 20429 | 20429 · RE 48 4912 | 49128:04 AM0h39Zurich Airport8:43 AMSchaffhausen$341One-way1 transfer
S 2 18229 | 18229 · S 9 18928 | 189288:06 AM0h58Zurich Airport9:04 AMSchaffhausen$341One-way1 transfer
IR 75 2111 | 2111 · S 33 20330 | 203308:45 AM0h53Zurich Airport9:38 AMSchaffhausen$341One-way1 transfer
IR 13 3259 | 3259 · S 12 19229 | 192298:23 AM0h50Zurich Airport9:13 AMSchaffhausen$341One-way1 transfer
S 24 20429 | 20429 · RE 48 4912 | 49128:04 AM0h39Zurich Airport8:43 AMSchaffhausen$341One-way1 transfer
IR 13 3259 | 3259 · S 12 19229 | 192298:23 AM0h50Zurich Airport9:13 AMSchaffhausen$341One-way1 transfer
IR 75 2111 | 2111 · S 33 20330 | 203308:45 AM0h53Zurich Airport9:38 AMSchaffhausen$341One-way1 transfer
IR 75 2110 | 2110 · IC 282 | 2828:15 AM0h58Zurich Airport9:13 AMSchaffhausen$341One-way1 transfer
S 2 18229 | 18229 · S 9 18928 | 189288:06 AM0h58Zurich Airport9:04 AMSchaffhausen$341One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Zurich Airport to Schaffhausen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich Airport to Schaffhausen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 17 miles (28 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 15m Average total duration 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich Airport to Schaffhausen:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich Airport to Schaffhausen costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Schaffhausen take longer:
Train takes on average 45m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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.
Direct services run with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Zurich Airport to Schaffhausen train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich Airport to Schaffhausen trains for today, Monday, June 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 75 2106 | 2106 · IC 284 | 284 | 6:15 AM Zurich Airport | 0h58 | 7:13 AM Schaffhausen | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3255 | 3255 · S 12 19221 | 19221 | 6:23 AM Zurich Airport | 0h50 | 7:13 AM Schaffhausen | 1 transfer | |
S 2 18223 | 18223 · S 9 18922 | 18922 | 6:36 AM Zurich Airport | 0h58 | 7:34 AM Schaffhausen | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2107 | 2107 · S 33 20322 | 20322 | 6:45 AM Zurich Airport | 0h53 | 7:38 AM Schaffhausen | 1 transfer | |
S 24 20422 | 20422 | 6:57 AM Zurich Airport | 0h49 | 7:46 AM Schaffhausen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 24 20425 | 20425 · RE 48 4910 | 4910 | 7:04 AM Zurich Airport | 0h39 | 7:43 AM Schaffhausen | 1 transfer | |
S 2 18225 | 18225 · S 9 18924 | 18924 | 7:06 AM Zurich Airport | 0h58 | 8:04 AM Schaffhausen | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 1510 | 1510 · IC 1180 | 1180 | 7:19 AM Zurich Airport | 0h54 | 8:13 AM Schaffhausen | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3257 | 3257 · S 12 19225 | 19225 | 7:23 AM Zurich Airport | 0h50 | 8:13 AM Schaffhausen | 1 transfer | |
S 2 18227 | 18227 · S 9 18926 | 18926 | 7:36 AM Zurich Airport | 0h58 | 8:34 AM Schaffhausen | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2109 | 2109 · S 33 20326 | 20326 | 7:45 AM Zurich Airport | 0h53 | 8:38 AM Schaffhausen | 1 transfer | |
S 24 20429 | 20429 · RE 48 4912 | 4912 | 8:04 AM Zurich Airport | 0h39 | 8:43 AM Schaffhausen | 1 transfer | |
S 2 18229 | 18229 · S 9 18928 | 18928 | 8:06 AM Zurich Airport | 0h58 | 9:04 AM Schaffhausen | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2110 | 2110 · IC 282 | 282 | 8:15 AM Zurich Airport | 0h58 | 9:13 AM Schaffhausen | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3259 | 3259 · S 12 19229 | 19229 | 8:23 AM Zurich Airport | 0h50 | 9:13 AM Schaffhausen | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2111 | 2111 · S 33 20330 | 20330 | 8:45 AM Zurich Airport | 0h53 | 9:38 AM Schaffhausen | 1 transfer | |
S 24 20485 | 20485 · RE 48 4940 | 4940 | 10:04 PM Zurich Airport | 0h39 | 10:43 PM Schaffhausen | 1 transfer | |
S 2 18285 | 18285 · S 9 18984 | 18984 | 10:06 PM Zurich Airport | 0h58 | 11:04 PM Schaffhausen | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3287 | 3287 · S 12 19285 | 19285 | 10:23 PM Zurich Airport | 0h50 | 11:13 PM Schaffhausen | 1 transfer | |
S 2 18287 | 18287 · S 9 18986 | 18986 | 10:36 PM Zurich Airport | 0h58 | 11:34 PM Schaffhausen | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2139 | 2139 · S 33 20386 | 20386 | 10:45 PM Zurich Airport | 0h53 | 11:38 PM Schaffhausen | 1 transfer | |
S 24 20489 | 20489 · RE 48 4942 | 4942 | 11:04 PM Zurich Airport | 0h39 | 11:43 PM Schaffhausen | 1 transfer | |
S 2 18289 | 18289 · S 9 18988 | 18988 | 11:06 PM Zurich Airport | 0h58 | 12:04 AM Schaffhausen | 1 transfer | |
IR 13 3289 | 3289 · S 12 19289 | 19289 | 11:23 PM Zurich Airport | 0h50 | 12:13 AM Schaffhausen | 1 transfer | |
S 2 18291 | 18291 · S 9 18990 | 18990 | 11:36 PM Zurich Airport | 0h58 | 12:34 AM Schaffhausen | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich Airport to Schaffhausen
Trains from Zurich Airport to Schaffhausen run on average 14 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:04, the last at 18:04. The fastest train covers the 17 miles (28 km) distance in 39m.
Distance 17 miles (28 km) |
Average train duration 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€28) |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 39m |
First train 6:04 AM |
Last train 6:04 PM |
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Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Zurich Airport to Schaffhausen trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Zurich Airport and Schaffhausen from $9 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
FAQs: Trains from Zurich Airport to Schaffhausen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich Airport to Schaffhausen 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 Schaffhausen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zurich Airport to Schaffhausen
- 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
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