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

The cheapest way to get from Schaffhausen to Cologne is to drive which costs €85 - €130 and takes 4h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Schaffhausen to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 4h 16m and costs €95 - €260.

Is there a direct train between Schaffhausen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Schaffhausen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Schaffhausen and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Schaffhausen to Cologne?

The distance between Schaffhausen and Cologne is 530 km. The road distance is 488.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Schaffhausen to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €90 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Schaffhausen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schaffhausen to Cologne train from?

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

Where does the Schaffhausen to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Schaffhausen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Schaffhausen to Cologne is 488 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Schaffhausen to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Schaffhausen to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Schaffhausen to Cologne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 87
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
5h 14m
€94–412
Drive 488.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Schaffhausen to Colognecar 488.4 km
4h 44m
€86–124
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Zürich HBtrain Re48 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 28m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
4h 16m
€95–257
Train via Köln Hbf
1. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 87
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
5h 30m
€94–412
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Schaffhausen station to Freiburgbus FlixBus N99
2. Take the train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43N
9h 57m
€115–174
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
4h 54m
€99–294
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
4h 55m
€133–385
Train to Friedrichshafen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FDH - DUS
4h 40m
€158–476

Schaffhausen to Cologne by train

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5h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 529.6 km
Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from Schaffhausen to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 14m.

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