There are 4 ways to get from Schaffhausen to Lausanne by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 3h 13m
Cheapest option
Bus • 4h 50m
2 alternative options
Drive • 2h 46m
Train, fly • 3h 39m
Schaffhausen to Lausanne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schaffhausen to Lausanne is to bus which costs SFr 24 - SFr 35 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Schaffhausen to Lausanne is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 75.
No, there is no direct bus from Schaffhausen station to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Schaffhausen station and arriving at Lausanne via Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Schaffhausen to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Schaffhausen and arriving at Lausanne via Zürich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Schaffhausen and Lausanne is 268 km. The road distance is 268.8 km.
The best way to get from Schaffhausen to Lausanne without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 120.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Schaffhausen to Lausanne, including transfers.
Schaffhausen to Lausanne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Schaffhausen station.
Schaffhausen to Lausanne train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Schaffhausen station.
The best way to get from Schaffhausen to Lausanne is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 24 - SFr 35 and takes 4h 50m.
- Distance: 268 km
- Duration: 3h 13m
What companies run services between Schaffhausen, Switzerland and Lausanne, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Schaffhausen to Lausanne via Zürich Hb in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schaffhausen to Lausanne via Zurich Bus Station in around 4h 50m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 95 - SFr 360
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Zurich to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- SFr 60 - SFr 90
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Schaffhausen to Zürich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 23 - SFr 45
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich Hb to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 60 - SFr 110
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Schaffhausen to Zürich Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 22 - SFr 40
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 26 - SFr 50
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- info@sbb-deutschland.de
- Website
- sbb-deutschland.de
Train from Schaffhausen to Zürich hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 6 - SFr 8
- Schedules at
- sbb-deutschland.de
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Schaffhausen station to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 6 - SFr 9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 18 - SFr 26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Zürich to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 18 - SFr 26
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Schaffhausen to Lausanne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lausanne station.
Schaffhausen to Lausanne train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Lausanne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schaffhausen to Lausanne is 269 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Schaffhausen to Lausanne.
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