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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Schaffhausen is to train via Karlsruhe which costs SFr 35 - SFr 120 and takes 5h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Schaffhausen is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 90.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Schaffhausen?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Schaffhausen. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Schaffhausen via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Mainz to Schaffhausen?

The distance between Mainz and Schaffhausen is 363 km. The road distance is 324.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Schaffhausen without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Mainz to Schaffhausen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Schaffhausen train from?

Mainz to Schaffhausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Mainz to Schaffhausen train arrive?

Mainz to Schaffhausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Schaffhausen?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Schaffhausen is 325 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Mainz to Schaffhausen.

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

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Where can I stay near Schaffhausen?

There are 620+ hotels available in Schaffhausen.

Mainz to Schaffhausen - 7 ways to travel via train, night train, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Mainz to Schaffhausen by train, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain 87
4h 58m
CHF 54–115
Train via Karlsruhe
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain Re4
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Singentrain Re2
5h 32m
CHF 37–117
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Mainz Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Schaffhausentrain S9 / ...
7h 33m
CHF 43–114
Drive 324.5 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Schaffhausencar 324.5 km
3h 18m
CHF 63–90
Fly Frankfurt to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Schaffhausentrain
3h 45m
CHF 108–235
Fly Frankfurt to Basel, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Schaffhausentrain
5h 1m
CHF 154–409
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Schaffhausentrain
5h 34m
CHF 144–372

Mainz to Schaffhausen by train

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Distance: 362.8 km
Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausen via Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 58m.

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