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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Schaffhausen is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 70 and takes 9h 30m.

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 50 - SFr 80.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Schaffhausen?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz to Schaffhausen station. However, there are services departing from Ginsheim-Gustavsburg-Gustavsburg Am Alten Fährhaus and arriving at Schaffhausen station via Frankfurt Airport and Freiburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Mainz to Schaffhausen?

The distance between Mainz and Schaffhausen is 361 km. The road distance is 324.4 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 via Stuttgart which takes 4h 50m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Mainz to Schaffhausen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Schaffhausen bus from?

Mainz to Schaffhausen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt Airport station.

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.

Train or bus from Mainz to Schaffhausen?

The best way to get from Mainz to Schaffhausen is to train via Stuttgart which takes 4h 50m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 70 and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the Mainz to Schaffhausen bus arrive?

Mainz to Schaffhausen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Freiburg station.

Where does the Mainz to Schaffhausen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mainz to Schaffhausen?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Schaffhausen is 324 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?

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Mainz to Schaffhausen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Mainz to Schaffhausen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Stuttgart
best
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain 11 / ...
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain 87
4h 50m
CHF 48–270
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Freiburgbus FlixBus N122 / ...
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Schaffhausen stationbus FlixBus N99
9h 30m
CHF 38–68
Drive 324.4 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Schaffhausencar 324.4 km
3h 18m
CHF 53–77
Fly 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 46m
CHF 103–257
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Badentrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Baden to Schaffhausentrain S12
7h 47m
CHF 72–177
Fly 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 2m
CHF 154–422

Mainz to Schaffhausen by train

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Distance: 360.8 km
Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausen via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ginsheim-Gustavsburg-Gustavsburg Am Alten Fährhaus to Schaffhausen station via Frankfurt, Frankfurt Airport, and Freiburg in around 9h 30m.

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