The cheapest and fastest trains from Schaffhausen to Zurich
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
30 m
Average duration
40 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
37 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Schaffhausen to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Schaffhausen to Zurich will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
Of the 15 trains that leave Schaffhausen for Zurich every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 37 km distance in an average of 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 48 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.
S 24 20433 | 20433
S 9 18933 | 18933
S 12 19234 | 19234
RE 48 4913 | 4913 · S 6 18631 | 18631 · S 11 19132 | 19132
S 12 19234 | 19234
RE 48 4913 | 4913
IC 181 | 181
RE 48 4913 | 4913
RE 48 4913 | 4913 · S 6 18631 | 18631 · S 11 19132 | 19132
S 9 18935 | 18935Travel Information
Compare coach and 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 coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 39m. 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 coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 37 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£26 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 14m Average total duration 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Schaffhausen to Zurich train times
The table below shows live departures for Schaffhausen to Zurich trains for today, Friday 12 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 18:46 Schaffhausen | 0h56 | 19:42 Zurich | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:47 Schaffhausen | 0h38 | 22:25 Zurich | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 13 December | |||||
S 24 20433 | 20433 | 07:15 Schaffhausen | 0h53 | 08:08 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
S 24 20433 | 20433 | 07:15 Schaffhausen | 1h01 | 08:16 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 48 4913 | 4913 · S 6 18631 | 18631 · S 11 19132 | 19132 | 07:17 Schaffhausen | 0h48 | 08:05 Zurich Altstetten | 2 changes | |
RE 48 4913 | 4913 | 07:17 Schaffhausen | 0h30 | 07:47 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 48 4913 | 4913 | 07:17 Schaffhausen | 0h38 | 07:55 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 48 4913 | 4913 · S 5 18532 | 18532 | 07:17 Schaffhausen | 0h57 | 08:14 Zurich Altstetten | 1 change | |
S 9 18933 | 18933 | 07:27 Schaffhausen | 0h56 | 08:23 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 9 18933 | 18933 · S 11 19134 | 19134 | 07:27 Schaffhausen | 1h08 | 08:35 Zurich Altstetten | 1 change | |
S 9 18933 | 18933 | 07:27 Schaffhausen | 0h48 | 08:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
S 12 19234 | 19234 | 07:46 Schaffhausen | 1h04 | 08:50 Zurich Altstetten | 0 changesdirect | |
S 12 19234 | 19234 | 07:46 Schaffhausen | 0h56 | 08:42 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 181 | 181 · S 6 18634 | 18634 | 07:47 Schaffhausen | 0h51 | 08:38 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
IC 181 | 181 · S 5 18534 | 18534 | 07:47 Schaffhausen | 0h57 | 08:44 Zurich Altstetten | 1 change | |
IC 181 | 181 | 07:47 Schaffhausen | 0h36 | 08:23 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 9 18935 | 18935 | 07:57 Schaffhausen | 0h48 | 08:45 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Schaffhausen to Zurich
Trains from Schaffhausen to Zurich run on average 20 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 37 km distance in 35m.
Distance 37 km |
Average train duration 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 35m |
First train 00:04 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Schaffhausen to Zurich trainsSBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Schaffhausen and Zurich from £6. 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 Zurich train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Schaffhausen to Zurich 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 Zurich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Schaffhausen and Zurich
- 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
- 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
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