What is the best way to travel from Heidelberg to Schaffhausen?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Schaffhausen from Heidelberg?
You can reach Schaffhausen with just £15 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Deutsche Bahn8h 46m022:12HeidelbergCentral Station06:58SchaffhausenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Heidelberg (Germany) at 19/09/2026 22:12:00 to Central Station, Schaffhausen (Switzerland) arriving at 20/09/2026 06:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 46m
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Deutsche Bahn9h 48m023:10HeidelbergCentral Station08:58SchaffhausenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Heidelberg (Germany) at 19/09/2026 23:10:00 to Central Station, Schaffhausen (Switzerland) arriving at 20/09/2026 08:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 48m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 18m003:40HeidelbergCentral Station08:58SchaffhausenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Heidelberg (Germany) at 19/09/2026 03:40:00 to Central Station, Schaffhausen (Switzerland) arriving at 19/09/2026 08:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 18m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 40m005:18HeidelbergCentral Station09:58SchaffhausenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Heidelberg (Germany) at 19/09/2026 05:18:00 to Central Station, Schaffhausen (Switzerland) arriving at 19/09/2026 09:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 48m006:10HeidelbergCentral Station10:58SchaffhausenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Heidelberg (Germany) at 19/09/2026 06:10:00 to Central Station, Schaffhausen (Switzerland) arriving at 19/09/2026 10:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 48m
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What are the fastest trips from Heidelberg to Schaffhausen?
You can get to Schaffhausen from Heidelberg in just 4h 40m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Deutsche Bahn4h 40m005:18HeidelbergCentral Station09:58SchaffhausenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Heidelberg (Germany) at 19/09/2026 05:18:00 to Central Station, Schaffhausen (Switzerland) arriving at 19/09/2026 09:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 48m006:10HeidelbergCentral Station10:58SchaffhausenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Heidelberg (Germany) at 19/09/2026 06:10:00 to Central Station, Schaffhausen (Switzerland) arriving at 19/09/2026 10:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 48m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 18m003:40HeidelbergCentral Station08:58SchaffhausenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Heidelberg (Germany) at 19/09/2026 03:40:00 to Central Station, Schaffhausen (Switzerland) arriving at 19/09/2026 08:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 18m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 46m022:12HeidelbergCentral Station06:58SchaffhausenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Heidelberg (Germany) at 19/09/2026 22:12:00 to Central Station, Schaffhausen (Switzerland) arriving at 20/09/2026 06:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 46m
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Deutsche Bahn9h 48m023:10HeidelbergCentral Station08:58SchaffhausenCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Heidelberg (Germany) at 19/09/2026 23:10:00 to Central Station, Schaffhausen (Switzerland) arriving at 20/09/2026 08:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 48m
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Bus from Heidelberg to Schaffhausen
What are the most popular stations in Heidelberg and Schaffhausen?
In Heidelberg, you will usually depart from Central Station, Seegarten Bus Stop or Weststadt/Südstadt Train Station, while in Schaffhausen you will be arriving at Steigbrunnen Bus Stop, Brüggli Bus Stop or Nordstrasse Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Schaffhausen from Heidelberg? With 5 connections between 1 Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Heidelberg and Schaffhausen, you can pay as low as £15 with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Deutsche Bahn: you will get to Schaffhausen in just 4h 40m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Heidelberg and Schaffhausen are Deutsche Bahn, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Heidelberg and Schaffhausen is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Eppelheim or to Neuhausen am Rheinfall, and look at flights from Mannheim City Airport, and landing at Zurich Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Heidelberg to Schaffhausen?
The most popular companies between Heidelberg and Schaffhausen, are Deutsche Bahn. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
All you need to know when you travel from Heidelberg to Schaffhausen
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Heidelberg to Schaffhausen. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Heidelberg to Schaffhausen
How can I reach Schaffhausen from Heidelberg?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Train, with which you can get to Schaffhausen from Heidelberg.
How far is Schaffhausen from Heidelberg?
The distance between Heidelberg and Schaffhausen is 188.0 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Heidelberg and Schaffhausen?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 5 kgs of CO2, a train 7 kgs, a car 32 kgs, and a flight 46 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Heidelberg to Schaffhausen?
You can get to Schaffhausen with just £15 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
What is the fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Schaffhausen?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Schaffhausen in just 4h 40m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
More routes to Heidelberg and to Schaffhausen
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Heidelberg and to Schaffhausen. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
