How to travel from Schaffhausen to Mainz

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Compare bus and train for Schaffhausen to Mainz

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Schaffhausen to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €37, and a train costs an average of €39.

Distance: 159 miles (256 km)

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€63

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€60

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3h 32m

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The cheapest way to travel from Schaffhausen to Mainz is a bus with an average price of €37.

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

A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schaffhausen to Mainz costing on average €63.

The fastest way to travel from Schaffhausen to Mainz is by train with an average journey time of 3h 32m.

Other travel options to Mainz take longer:

Bus takes on average 23h 5m.

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

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FAQs: Travel from Schaffhausen to Mainz

Travel to Mainz 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 Schaffhausen to Mainz.

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There are 2 options to travel between Schaffhausen and Mainz including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Schaffhausen to Mainz is a bus with an average price of €37.

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

A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schaffhausen to Mainz costing on average €63.

The fastest way to travel from Schaffhausen to Mainz is by train with an average journey time of 3h 32m.

Other travel options to Mainz take longer:

Bus takes on average 23h 5m.

The distance from Schaffhausen to Mainz is approximately 159 miles (256 km).
The average frequency per day from Schaffhausen to Mainz is:
  • Around 30 flights per day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Schaffhausen to Mainz:
  • Buses mostly depart from Schaffhausen, Spitalstrasse (Landhaus) and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Schaffhausen and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Schaffhausen to Mainz, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Mainz by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Mainz by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Schaffhausen to Mainz often also extend their vacation to go to Frankfurt am Main, Paris, Lautzenhausen, Berlin, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Mainz and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Mainz to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are ideal for exploring Mainz, allowing time to visit its historic sites, such as the Mainz Cathedral and Gutenberg Museum, while enjoying the local cuisine and Rhine River views.

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