The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Schaffhausen
Cheapest price
€27
Average price
€28
Fastest journey
36 m
Average duration
41 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
37 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Schaffhausen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Schaffhausen will cost around €28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €27.
Of the 5 trains that leave Zurich for Schaffhausen on Thu, Nov 06, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 37 km distance in an average of 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 36 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 57 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Zurich to Schaffhausen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Schaffhausen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 37 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€28 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Zurich to Schaffhausen train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RE 48 4912 | 4912 | 7:05 AM Zurich HB | 0h38 | 7:43 AM Schaffhausen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 18928 | 18928 | 7:07 AM Zurich HB | 0h57 | 8:04 AM Schaffhausen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 12 19229 | 19229 | 7:09 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h04 | 8:13 AM Schaffhausen | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 48 4912 | 4912 | 7:11 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h32 | 7:43 AM Schaffhausen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 18928 | 18928 | 7:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h49 | 8:04 AM Schaffhausen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 12 19229 | 19229 | 7:16 AM Zurich HB | 0h57 | 8:13 AM Schaffhausen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18629 | 18629 · IC 282 | 282 | 7:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h52 | 8:13 AM Schaffhausen | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19131 | 19131 · IC 282 | 282 | 7:24 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h49 | 8:13 AM Schaffhausen | 1 transfer | |
S 8 18828 | 18828 · S 33 20330 | 20330 | 7:30 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h08 | 8:38 AM Schaffhausen | 1 transfer | |
IC 282 | 282 | 7:37 AM Zurich HB | 0h36 | 8:13 AM Schaffhausen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 24 20430 | 20430 | 7:44 AM Zurich HB | 1h02 | 8:46 AM Schaffhausen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18531 | 18531 · RE 48 4914 | 4914 | 7:46 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h57 | 8:43 AM Schaffhausen | 1 transfer | |
S 24 20430 | 20430 | 7:52 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h54 | 8:46 AM Schaffhausen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 11 19133 | 19133 · S 6 18632 | 18632 · RE 48 4914 | 4914 | 7:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h49 | 8:43 AM Schaffhausen | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4914 | 4914 | 8:05 AM Zurich HB | 0h38 | 8:43 AM Schaffhausen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 12 19233 | 19233 | 8:09 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h04 | 9:13 AM Schaffhausen | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 48 4914 | 4914 | 8:11 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h32 | 8:43 AM Schaffhausen | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 11 19135 | 19135 · IC 380 | 380 | 8:24 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h49 | 9:13 AM Schaffhausen | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Schaffhausen
Distance 37 km |
Average train duration 42m |
Cheapest ticket price €26 |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 36m |
First train 00:05 |
Last train 23:54 |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Zurich to Schaffhausen trainsSBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Schaffhausen from €7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Zurich to Schaffhausen

Passengers board the train most frequently from Zurich HB, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Schaffhausen, located 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zurich to Schaffhausen
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Markthalle
- Restaurant LaSalle
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators.
- CHF 1
- Placid Hotel Zurich
- Best Western Hotel Spirgarten
- H+ Hotel Zürich
- Located in the main hall
- 240 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S9, S12, S15
- Tram: Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Mühlebachstrasse.
- Outback Lodge
- Tibits
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Opera Zurich
- Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zurich
- Hotel Seehof
- Located in the main hall
- 1000 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: platform 4 for regional trains
- Tram: Line 11, Line 15
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S12, S16
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Andreasstrasse and Franklinstrasse.
- Negishi Sushi Bar
- Le Muh
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Courtyard Zurich North
- Swissotel Zurich
- Hotel Sternen Oerlikon
- Located in the main hall
- 72 places, 60 places
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-8 for regional and long-distance trains
- Tram: Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S6, S7, S8, S9, S14, S16, S19, S24
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking available nearby with limited spaces.
- Restaurant Enge
- Ristorante Frascati
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Ascot
- Engimatt City & Garden Hotel
- B2 Boutique Hotel + Spa
- Located in the main hall
- 80 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for S-Bahn trains
- Tram: Line 5, Line 6, Line 7, Line 13
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Marktküche
- Restaurant Volkshaus
- Outside the main entrance.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Ascot
- Hotel Glockenhof
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Located in the main hall
- 104 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Tram: Line 9, Line 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S8, S21
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking available nearby with several parking options
- Brisket Southern BBQ & Bar
- Les Halles
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- 25hours Hotel Zürich West
- Sheraton Zürich Hotel
- Novotel Zurich City West
- 800 places, covered
- Located on the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Tram: Line 4, Line 8
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
- Parking is available near the station, typically used by commuters.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- MEININGER Hotel Zürich Greencity
- Hotel Uto Kulm
- 56 places, covered
- Free
- The station is a small suburban station with basic facilities, primarily serving the Sihltal line.
- S-Bahn: S4
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Bahnhofstrasse.
- Restaurant Güterhof
- Restaurant Falken
- Outside the main entrance.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Kronenhof
- Sorell Hotel Rüden
- Hotel Park Villa
- Located in the main hall
- 496 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for regional and long-distance trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: SBB services
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