The cheapest and fastest trains from Schaffhausen to Lucerne
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
1 h 34 m
Average duration
1 h 36 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
76 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Schaffhausen to Lucerne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Schaffhausen to Lucerne will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
Of the 4 trains that leave Schaffhausen for Lucerne every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 76 km distance in an average of 1 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 38 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 coach and train 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 coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 36m. 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 £23.
Distance: 76 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£29 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 6m Average total duration Fastest 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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
Schaffhausen to Lucerne train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:47 Schaffhausen | 1h38 | 09:25 Lucerne | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:17 Schaffhausen | 1h34 | 09:51 Lucerne | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:47 Schaffhausen | 1h38 | 18:25 Lucerne | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:17 Schaffhausen | 1h34 | 18:51 Lucerne | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Schaffhausen to Lucerne
Distance 76 km |
Average train duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 34m |
First train 00:21 |
Last train 23:47 |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Schaffhausen to Lucerne trainsSBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Schaffhausen and Lucerne 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 Lucerne train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Schaffhausen and Lucerne
- 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 - 9:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Zentralstrasse.
- Restaurant La Cucina
- Restaurant Bellini Locanda Ticinese
- Outside the main entrance.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Monopol Luzern
- Waldstätterhof Swiss Quality Hotel
- Hotel Central Luzern
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 420 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-9 for trains to Germany, Italy, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: Boat connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Boat: Lake Lucerne boats
- Train: SBB services to various destinations
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