How to travel from Hamburg to Schaffhausen

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Schaffhausen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Schaffhausen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $108 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $108, while a flight costs an average of $230.

Distance: 410 miles (661 km)

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$137

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$230

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$176

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8h 28m

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Compare ways to travel from Hamburg to Schaffhausen

Compare the available ways to get from Hamburg to Schaffhausen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Schaffhausen is a bus with an average price of $108 (€90).

This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Schaffhausen:

A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Schaffhausen costing on average $137 (€115).

A bus is $123 (€103) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Schaffhausen costing on average $230 (€192).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Schaffhausen is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 35m.

Other travel options to Schaffhausen take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 28m.

Bus takes on average 16h 8m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Hamburg and Schaffhausen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Hamburg to Schaffhausen among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 50m faster (7h 58m by train vs 8h 48m by car) and roughly $40 (€33) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($137 (€115) vs $176 (€148)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Hamburg to Schaffhausen

How to get from Hamburg to Schaffhausen by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Hamburg to Schaffhausen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche Bahn
    6:42 AM9h16
    Hamburg
    3:58 PMSchaffhausen
    $2051One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche Bahn
    6:42 AM9h16
    Hamburg
    3:58 PMSchaffhausen
    $2051One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche Bahn
    6:42 AM9h16
    Hamburg
    3:58 PMSchaffhausen
    $2051One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg to Schaffhausen

Travel to Schaffhausen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Hamburg to Schaffhausen.

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There are 3 options to travel between Hamburg and Schaffhausen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Schaffhausen is a bus with an average price of $108 (€90).

This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Schaffhausen:

A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Schaffhausen costing on average $137 (€115).

A bus is $123 (€103) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Schaffhausen costing on average $230 (€192).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Schaffhausen is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 35m.

Other travel options to Schaffhausen take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 28m.

Bus takes on average 16h 8m.

The distance from Hamburg to Schaffhausen is approximately 410 miles (661 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Schaffhausen is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.
  • Around 1 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Schaffhausen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hamburg to Schaffhausen:
  • Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Schaffhausen.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Schaffhausen, Spitalstrasse (Landhaus).
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Saarbrücken Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Schaffhausen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Danish Air Transport to go to Schaffhausen by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Schaffhausen by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Schaffhausen by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Hamburg to Schaffhausen:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Danish Air Transport.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg to Schaffhausen often also extend their vacation to go to Zurich, Zurich Airport, Munich, Basel, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Schaffhausen and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Schaffhausen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
You typically need 1 to 2 days in Schaffhausen to explore its main attractions, including the Rhine Falls and the charming Old Town.

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