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Cologne to Schaffhausen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Schaffhausen takes 7h 14m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Schaffhausen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 14m
Duration
530 km
Distance
CHF 105
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Hauptbahnhoftrain train 47 / ...
  2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain train 87
5h 20m
CHF 89–179

Cologne to Schaffhausen train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cologne and Schaffhausen. The earliest departure is at 12:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Schaffhausen at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 15m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 14m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 15m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 19m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 15m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 14m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 15m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 14m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 47m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 14m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 47m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 15m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 15m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 15m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 529.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Schaffhausen, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Schaffhausen via Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 20m.

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