Schaffhausen to Karlsruhe by train

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Overview: trains from Schaffhausen to Karlsruhe

Find the key information for travelling by train from Schaffhausen to Karlsruhe, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:07 View journey
Last train 23:47 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 42m View journey
Distance (km) 145
Trains / day 33 View all
Cheapest journey £25.70 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 46m
Train operators 25

Explore Schaffhausen to Karlsruhe by train

Thinking about travelling from Schaffhausen to Karlsruhe by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Schaffhausen and Karlsruhe

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically £25.70, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Schaffhausen to Karlsruhe departure timetable

On this route, 33 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Schaffhausen at 00:07 and the last leaving at 23:47 during the week.

For weekend travel to Karlsruhe, the earliest departure is at 00:07 and the last one is at 23:47. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 24 minutes.

How long is the train journey from Schaffhausen to Karlsruhe?

This journey covers a total of 145 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 2 hours and 42 minutes.

Booking time frame: Schaffhausen to Karlsruhe trains

Tickets for travel to Karlsruhe along this route are available for purchase 8 and a half months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

More information on train travel from Schaffhausen to Karlsruhe

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Karlsruhe city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Schaffhausen to Karlsruhe

Want to know more about your journey from Schaffhausen to Karlsruhe? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The trip from Schaffhausen to Karlsruhe covers a distance of 145 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.