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Compare train for Schaffhausen to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Schaffhausen to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €28, while a train costs an average of €28.
Distance: 22 miles (37 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€28 Average price Cheapest | €53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 18m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Tickets start at around €28 compared to roughly €53 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €25. The journey takes 48m versus 48m 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 Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Schaffhausen to Zurich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RE 48 4913 | 49138:17 AM 0h30 Schaffhausen 8:47 AM Zürich Oerlikon €29 1 One-way 0 transfers
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RE 48 4913 | 49138:17 AM 0h30 Schaffhausen 8:47 AM Zürich Oerlikon €29 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
RE 48 4913 | 49138:17 AM 0h30 Schaffhausen 8:47 AM Zürich Oerlikon €29 1 One-way 0 transfers
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IC 181 | 1818:47 AM 0h36 Schaffhausen 9:23 AM Zurich HB €29 1 One-way 0 transfers
RE 48 4913 | 49138:17 AM 0h38 Schaffhausen 8:55 AM Zurich HB €29 1 One-way 0 transfers
S 9 18933 | 189338:27 AM 0h48 Schaffhausen 9:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon €29 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 21 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Schaffhausen and Zurich as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Schaffhausen and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Travel with SBB to go to Zurich by train.
- 13 direct trains per day with SBB.
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