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Compare train and bus for Schaffhausen to Lucerne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Schaffhausen to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, while a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$44 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Schaffhausen to Lucerne
Compare the available ways to get from Schaffhausen to Lucerne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Schaffhausen to Lucerne:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schaffhausen to Lucerne costing on average $44.
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
Tickets start at around $44 compared to roughly $74 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $31. The journey takes 1h 24m versus 1h 16m 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.
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How to get from Schaffhausen to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Schaffhausen to Lucerne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:47 AM 1h38 Schaffhausen 10:25 AM Lucerne $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
8:47 AM 1h38 Schaffhausen 10:25 AM Lucerne $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:17 AM 1h34 Schaffhausen 10:51 AM Lucerne $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
7:47 AM 1h38 Schaffhausen 9:25 AM Lucerne $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Schaffhausen to Lucerne:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schaffhausen to Lucerne costing on average $44.
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Schaffhausen and Lucerne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Schaffhausen and arrive in Lucerne station.
- Buses mostly depart from Singen, Hohentwielstadion and arrive in Neuenkirch, Autobahnraststätte West 9Marché Bistro Neuenkirch).
- Travel with Marino Autolinee to go to Lucerne by bus.
- Travel with SBB to go to Lucerne by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee.
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