The cheapest and fastest trains from Schaffhausen to Basel
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
1 h 46 m
Average duration
1 h 47 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Schaffhausen to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Schaffhausen to Basel will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.
To travel from Schaffhausen to Basel you need to make at least one change.
IC 1083 | 1083 · IC 3 556 | 5565:471h49Schaffhausen7:36Basel SBB£321One-way1 change
IC 1083 | 1083 · IR 55 1758 | 1758 · IC 6 606 | 6065:471h46Schaffhausen7:33Basel SBB£321One-way2 changes
RE 48 4915 | 4915 · IR 37 2262 | 22629:171h59Schaffhausen11:16Basel SBB£351One-way1 change
RE 48 4909 | 4909 · IR 37 2256 | 22566:171h59Schaffhausen8:16Basel SBB£361One-way1 change
IC 1085 | 1085 · IR 55 1760 | 1760 · IC 61 608 | 6086:471h46Schaffhausen8:33Basel SBB£361One-way2 changes
IC 1083 | 1083 · IR 55 1758 | 1758 · IC 6 606 | 6065:471h46Schaffhausen7:33Basel SBB£321One-way2 changes
IC 1085 | 1085 · IR 55 1760 | 1760 · IC 61 608 | 6086:471h46Schaffhausen8:33Basel SBB£361One-way2 changes
IC 181 | 181 · IR 55 1764 | 1764 · IC 61 612 | 6128:471h46Schaffhausen10:33Basel SBB£371One-way2 changes
IC 1083 | 1083 · IC 3 556 | 5565:471h49Schaffhausen7:36Basel SBB£321One-way1 change
IC 1085 | 1085 · IC 3 558 | 5586:471h49Schaffhausen8:36Basel SBB£381One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Schaffhausen to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Schaffhausen to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 10m. 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 coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 81 km
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£38 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 16m Average total duration 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Schaffhausen to Basel train times
The table below shows live departures for Schaffhausen to Basel trains for tomorrow, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S 9 18919 | 18919 · IC 3 758 | 758 | 4:57 Schaffhausen | 2h01 | 6:58 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 1083 | 1083 · IR 55 1758 | 1758 · IC 6 606 | 606 | 5:47 Schaffhausen | 1h46 | 7:33 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
IC 1083 | 1083 · IC 3 556 | 556 | 5:47 Schaffhausen | 1h49 | 7:36 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
S 9 18923 | 18923 · TGV 9206 | 9206 | 5:57 Schaffhausen | 2h01 | 7:58 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
RE 48 4909 | 4909 · IR 37 2256 | 2256 | 6:17 Schaffhausen | 1h59 | 8:16 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 1085 | 1085 · IC 3 558 | 558 | 6:47 Schaffhausen | 1h49 | 8:36 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 1085 | 1085 · IR 55 1760 | 1760 · IC 61 608 | 608 | 6:47 Schaffhausen | 1h46 | 8:33 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
S 9 18927 | 18927 · ICE 200 | 200 | 6:57 Schaffhausen | 2h01 | 8:58 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
RE 48 4911 | 4911 · IR 37 2258 | 2258 | 7:17 Schaffhausen | 1h59 | 9:16 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
RE 48 4913 | 4913 · IR 37 2260 | 2260 | 8:17 Schaffhausen | 1h59 | 10:16 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 181 | 181 · IR 36 1964 | 1964 | 8:47 Schaffhausen | 2h05 | 10:52 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 181 | 181 · IR 55 1764 | 1764 · IC 61 612 | 612 | 8:47 Schaffhausen | 1h46 | 10:33 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
S 9 18935 | 18935 · ICE 108 | 108 | 8:57 Schaffhausen | 2h01 | 10:58 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
RE 48 4915 | 4915 · IR 37 2262 | 2262 | 9:17 Schaffhausen | 1h59 | 11:16 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Schaffhausen to Basel
Trains from Schaffhausen to Basel run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 81 km distance in 1h 39m.
Distance 81 km |
Average train duration 1h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 39m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:53 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: SBB, DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB) from Schaffhausen to Basel trainsSBB, DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB) trains will get you between Schaffhausen and Basel from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Schaffhausen to Basel train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Schaffhausen to Basel by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Basel, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Schaffhausen and Basel
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Schwarzwaldallee
- Restaurant Les Gareçons
- Restaurant Bahn Kantine
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- CHF 1
- Hotel Alexander
- Hotel Wettstein
- Hotel Balade
- Located in the main hall
- 330 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for trains to Germany
- Hall 2: platforms 5-8 for regional trains within Switzerland
- Tram: Line 2, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
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