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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$38 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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).
Other travel options to Schaffhausen take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 24m.
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How to get from Lucerne to Schaffhausen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lucerne to Schaffhausen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IR 75 2115 | 2115 · IC 280 | 2809:35 AM1h38Lucerne station11:13 AMSchaffhausen$361One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
IR 75 2115 | 2115 · IC 280 | 2809:35 AM1h38Lucerne station11:13 AMSchaffhausen$361One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IR 70 2616 | 2616 · RE 48 4916 | 49169:09 AM1h34Lucerne station10:43 AMSchaffhausen$361One-way1 transfer
Other options
IR 75 2571 | 2571 · IC 380 | 3808:35 AM1h38Lucerne station10:13 AMSchaffhausen$371One-way1 transfer
IR 70 2618 | 2618 · RE 48 4918 | 491810:09 AM1h34Lucerne station11:43 AMSchaffhausen$431One-way1 transfer
IR 70 2614 | 2614 · RE 48 4914 | 49148:09 AM1h34Lucerne station9:43 AMSchaffhausen$491One-way1 transfer
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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).
Other travel options to Schaffhausen take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 24m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Lucerne station and arrive in Schaffhausen.
- Buses mostly depart from Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) and arrive in Singen, Hohentwielstadion.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Schaffhausen by bus.
- Travel with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Schaffhausen by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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