Hamburg to Schaffhausen by train

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Overview: trains from Hamburg to Schaffhausen

Find the key information for travelling by train from Hamburg to Schaffhausen, 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 00:25 View journey
Last train 23:45 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 7hr 34m View journey
Distance (km) 660
Trains / day 16 View all
Cheapest journey US$48.00 View journey
Avg journey time 10hr 35m
Train operators 25

From Hamburg to Schaffhausen by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Hamburg to Schaffhausen by train. With 16 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Cost of train tickets between Hamburg and Schaffhausen

The cheapest train tickets from Hamburg to Schaffhausen start at US$48.00. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Hamburg to Schaffhausen is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 6 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Hamburg to Schaffhausen departure timetable

On this route, 16 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Hamburg at 00:25 and the last leaving at 22:46 during the week.

For weekend travel to Schaffhausen, the earliest departure is at 00:33 and the last one is at 23:45. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 53 minutes.

Travel time and distance between Hamburg and Schaffhausen

The route’s fastest journey takes 7 hours and 34 minutes, covering a total of 660 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Hamburg and Schaffhausen

Tickets for travel between Hamburg and Schaffhausen can be booked 6 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Making your Hamburg to Schaffhausen travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Schaffhausen.

FAQs about the train journey from Hamburg to Schaffhausen

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

The train journey between Hamburg and Schaffhausen covers 660 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.