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Trip Overview

The average train between Leipzig and Schaffhausen takes 8h 50m and the fastest train takes 7h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Leipzig 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.

8h 50m
Duration
740 km
Distance
CHF 147
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain train 11 / ...
  2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain train 87
7h 40m
CHF 125–249

Leipzig to Schaffhausen train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Leipzig and Schaffhausen. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Schaffhausen at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 50m. 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)7h 56m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 57m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 47m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 56m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 57m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 47m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 56m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 56m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 56m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 56m • 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)7h 56m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 56m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 56m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 47m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 47m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 740.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 50m

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

You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Schaffhausen via Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 40m.

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