How to travel from Lucerne to Schaffhausen

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Compare train and bus for Lucerne to Schaffhausen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Schaffhausen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 15m. 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 $27, and a train costs an average of $20.

Distance: 47 miles (76 km)

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$38

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$31

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$22

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1h 54m

Average total duration

1h 24m

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1h 45m

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1h 15m

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1h 14m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Lucerne to Schaffhausen is a bus with an average price of $31 (€25).

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

A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Schaffhausen costing on average $38 (€31).

The fastest way to travel from Lucerne to Schaffhausen is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Schaffhausen take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 24m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lucerne and Schaffhausen including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lucerne to Schaffhausen among Omio's users.

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from Lucerne to Schaffhausen

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

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

  • SBBIR 75 2115 | 2115 · IC 280 | 280
    9:35 AM1h38
    Lucerne station
    11:13 AMSchaffhausen
    $361One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • SBBIR 75 2115 | 2115 · IC 280 | 280
    9:35 AM1h38
    Lucerne station
    11:13 AMSchaffhausen
    $361One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SBBIR 70 2616 | 2616 · RE 48 4916 | 4916
    9:09 AM1h34
    Lucerne station
    10:43 AMSchaffhausen
    $361One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • SBBIR 75 2571 | 2571 · IC 380 | 380
    8:35 AM1h38
    Lucerne station
    10:13 AMSchaffhausen
    $371One-way
    1 transfer
  • SBBIR 70 2618 | 2618 · RE 48 4918 | 4918
    10:09 AM1h34
    Lucerne station
    11:43 AMSchaffhausen
    $431One-way
    1 transfer
  • SBBIR 70 2614 | 2614 · RE 48 4914 | 4914
    8:09 AM1h34
    Lucerne station
    9:43 AMSchaffhausen
    $491One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lucerne 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 Lucerne to Schaffhausen.

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There are 2 options to travel between Lucerne and Schaffhausen including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Lucerne to Schaffhausen is a bus with an average price of $31 (€25).

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

A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Schaffhausen costing on average $38 (€31).

The fastest way to travel from Lucerne to Schaffhausen is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Schaffhausen take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 24m.

The distance from Lucerne to Schaffhausen is approximately 47 miles (76 km).
The average frequency per day from Lucerne to Schaffhausen is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lucerne to Schaffhausen:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lucerne station and arrive in Schaffhausen.
  • Buses mostly depart from Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) and arrive in Singen, Hohentwielstadion.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lucerne to Schaffhausen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Schaffhausen by bus.
  • Travel with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Schaffhausen by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lucerne to Schaffhausen:
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Lucerne to Schaffhausen often also extend their vacation to go to Zurich, Stuttgart, Singen, Basel, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Schaffhausen and these popular destinations at a great price.

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