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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Freiburg im Breisgau to Schaffhausen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £40, while a train costs an average of £40.
Distance: 67 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
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£40 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg 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.
Compare the available ways to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Schaffhausen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
Tickets start at around £40 compared to roughly £16 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£23. The journey takes 2h 32m versus 1h 26m 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.
How to get to Schaffhausen from Freiburg im Breisgau by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Schaffhausen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Schaffhausen are Zurich, Konstanz, Winterthur, Stein am Rhein and Singen. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Schaffhausen on Omio.
Zurich combines a global financial role with a calm lakeside setting and a well-kept Altstadt. It is known for banking and shopping, but also for art, river bathing and a distinctly orderly Swiss feel.
Konstanz sits on Lake Constance at the Swiss border, known for its medieval old town and lively university feel. Harbour views, historic streets and the broad waters of the Bodensee give the city a relaxed character.
Winterthur is known for its museums, industrial past and well-kept old town near Zurich. It feels practical and local, with art, parks and former factory areas shaping the city’s character.
Stein am Rhein is known for its well-preserved medieval old town and painted façades around the Rathausplatz. Set on the Rhine near Lake Constance, it combines historic character with a calm waterside atmosphere.
Singen is a southern German town known for Hohentwiel, the volcanic hill and fortress ruins that dominate its skyline. Close to Lake Constance and the Swiss border, it has an industrial character shaped by the distinctive Hegau landscape.
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