What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Schaffhausen?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Schaffhausen is to train via Zurich which costs SFr 13 - SFr 28 and takes 2h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Schaffhausen?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Schaffhausen is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs SFr 15 - SFr 23.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Schaffhausen?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Schaffhausen. However, there are services departing from Basel, Schifflände and arriving at Erzingen via Rheinfelden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Schaffhausen?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Schaffhausen. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Schaffhausen via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Basel to Schaffhausen?

The distance between Basel and Schaffhausen is 134 km. The road distance is 94.5 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Schaffhausen without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Schaffhausen without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 130.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Schaffhausen?

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Basel to Schaffhausen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Schaffhausen bus from?

Basel to Schaffhausen bus services, operated by DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB), depart from Rheinfelden station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Schaffhausen train from?

Basel to Schaffhausen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Schaffhausen?

The best way to get from Basel to Schaffhausen is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 20 - SFr 35 and takes 3h 43m.

Where does the Basel to Schaffhausen bus arrive?

Basel to Schaffhausen bus services, operated by DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB), arrive at Erzingen station.

Where does the Basel to Schaffhausen train arrive?

Basel to Schaffhausen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Basel to Schaffhausen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Schaffhausen is 95 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Basel to Schaffhausen.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Schaffhausen?

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Where can I stay near Schaffhausen?

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There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Schaffhausen by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Schaffhausentrain Re48 / ...
2h 9m
CHF 44–129
Train via Zurich
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Schaffhausentrain 9 / ...
2h 9m
CHF 13–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rheinfelden to Erzingenbus A
3h 43m
CHF 21–34
Drive 94.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Schaffhausencar 94.5 km
1h 20m
CHF 16–23
Train via Brugg
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Brugg AGtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Brugg AG to Schaffhausentrain S12
2h 58m
CHF 47–140

Basel to Schaffhausen by train

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Distance: 134 km
Duration: 2h 9m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Schaffhausen, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Schaffhausen via Zürich HB in around 2h 9m. Alternatively, DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB) operates a bus from Rheinfelden to Erzingen hourly. Tickets cost CHF 13–19 and the journey takes 1h 31m.

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