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Travelling from Schaffhausen to Basel by train
Looking to travel from Schaffhausen to Basel by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 2 hours to travel from Schaffhausen to Basel by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 1 hour 33 minutes though. You'll usually find 37 trains per day running along the 50 miles (80 km) route between these two destinations. You’ll need to make 1 change during the journey to Basel, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You'll probably be hopping onto a SBB train to get to Basel, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Plan your trip ahead of time and book early if you want to snap up the cheapest fares. Tickets from Schaffhausen to Basel start from £21.42 when you book in advance, so use our Journey Planner to view the latest prices.
If you’re feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Basel by train, including our timetable where you can view first and last train times.
Schaffhausen to Basel by train
It takes an average of 2h 0m to travel from Schaffhausen to Basel by train, over a distance of around 50 miles (80 km). There are normally 37 trains per day travelling from Schaffhausen to Basel and tickets for this journey start from £21.42 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:57 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:27 | |
| Departure station | Schaffhausen | |
| Arrival station | Basel | |
| Journey time | From 1h 33m | |
| Distance | 50 miles (80 km) | |
| Frequency | 37 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £21.42 | |
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SBB trains from Schaffhausen to Basel
The Swiss rail network is operated by SBB. SBB train ticket prices are based on travel and not on the type of trains. You will find available return tickets (standard price, one way or round trip), Multiple journey tickets (for six individual trips on a pre-determined itinerary) and the City-Ticket (including a one-day transportation pass from the city of departure or arrival).
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Intercity and Interregio classes from Schaffhausen to Basel
Compare the different travel classes offered by Intercity and Interregio when travelling from Schaffhausen to Basel.
Intercity
Interregio
Economy
Take advantage of the restaurant carriage which offers a menu made of high-quality produce. Travelling with kids? Choose your seats in the dedicated Family Zone.
- Free WiFi
- Power sockets
- Bar/restaurant carriage
- Family area
- Power sockets at each seat
- Extra luggage
- Fold-down table
- Quiet area
First Class
In First Class, you'll get to travel in comfortable seats, enjoy free WiFi, as well as more space for your luggage and individual plug sockets (German + Swiss).
- Free WiFi
- Power sockets
- Bar/restaurant carriage
- Family area
- Power sockets at each seat
- Extra luggage
- Fold-down table
- Quiet area
Economy
If you’re travelling on SBB’s Interregio train, you’ll find yourself in Economy Class. Here, you’ll enjoy onboard amenities such as power sockets and luggage storage.
- Power sockets
- Luggage storage
Onboard services on Intercity and Interregio
Discover more about the onboard services offered on trains from Schaffhausen to Basel.
Intercity
Interregio
You can take as much luggage as you want on SBB Intercity trains, provided that it fits in the luggage racks provided.
Many SBB Intercity trains will have a restaurant or bistro carriage so you can buy food and drink throughout your journey. You may be able to sit at a table in the restaurant carriage or take your meal back to your seat.
There are plug sockets on SBB trains. You can also enjoy free WiFi on Intercity trains via the SBB FreeSurf portal.
There is pushchair storage available on the train, as well as a baby changing toilet onboard. On Intercity trains, there is also a dedicated family carriage.
You can take your bicycle onboard SBB Intercity trains. Between 21st March and 31st October, it's compulsory to reserve a bike space on some Intercity trains. You must also buy a ticket for your bike at a ticket office, ticket machine or online.
Dogs under 30cm in height can travel for free if they're in a carrier and placed under your seat. Larger dogs can travel with you if you buy a Dog Day Pass for CHF 25, which can be purchased at a ticket office, at a ticket machine, online or on the SBB app. The pass is valid for a day on trains, ships, trams and buses in most Swiss cities.
SBB Intercity trains have priority seats for passengers with reduced mobility, as well as a wheelchair-accessible toilet.
There is a Business Zone and a Quiet Zone in First Class on SBB Intercity trains.
You can take as much luggage as you want on SBB trains, provided that it fits in the luggage racks provided.
There may be plug sockets in First Class on SBB InterRegio trains. You may also be able to connect to free WiFi using SBB FreeSurf.
There is pushchair storage available on SBB trains, as well as baby-changing facilities.
You can usually take your bicycle on SBB services, provided you're able to load and unload the bike yourself. You'll need to buy a ticket for your bike at a ticket office, ticket machine or online.
Dogs under 30cm in height can travel for free if they're in a carrier and placed under your seat. Larger dogs can travel with you if you buy a Dog Day Pass for CHF 25, which can be purchased at a ticket office, at a ticket machine, online or on the SBB app. The pass is valid for a day on trains, ships, trams and buses in most Swiss cities.
There is a wheelchair-accessible toilet on board, plus priority seating for passengers with reduced mobility.
Cheap train tickets from Schaffhausen to Basel
Book in advance
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Schaffhausen to Basel by booking early.§
Be flexible with your travel times
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
Choose a slower or connecting train
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Look out for special deals
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.