Berlin → Schaffhausen

2 a weekfastest 8h01Deutsche Bahn, ÖBBHigh-speedNight train

Direct trains · no change

06:43 → 14:47
ICE 2557 High-speed
Berlin Hbf → Schaffhausen · via Frankfurt, Mannheim, Karlsruhe, Singen
8h048 stops
Runs: Only Sat 3 Oct, Sun 4 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersDeutsche Bahn ↗
08:43 → 16:44
ICE 2559 High-speed
Berlin Hbf → Schaffhausen · via Frankfurt, Mannheim, Karlsruhe, Singen
8h018 stops
Runs: Only Sat 3 Oct, Sun 4 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersDeutsche Bahn ↗
08:43 → 16:45
ICE 12 High-speed
Berlin Hbf → Schaffhausen · via Frankfurt, Mannheim, Karlsruhe, Singen
8h028 stops
Runs: Only Sat 3 Oct, Sun 4 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersDeutsche Bahn ↗
20:52 → 08:34⁺¹
NJ 408 Night train
Berlin Hbf → Schaffhausen · via Leipzig, Frankfurt, Mannheim
11h429 stops
Runs: Only Sat 3 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersÖBB ↗
20:52 → 08:59⁺¹
NJ 408 Night train
Berlin Hbf → Schaffhausen · via Leipzig, Frankfurt, Mannheim
12h079 stops
Runs: Only Fri 2 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersÖBB ↗

Local times at each station. From official open timetable data (de_delfi, de_fv, de_rv) for 28 Sep – 25 Oct 2026; timetables change, so check with the operator before you travel. How we build this.

Door to door vs flying

The plane is faster by 3h06

Train · fastest direct8h11

Before departure10 min
ICE 25598h01

Plane · nonstop BER–ZRH5h05

To Berlin Brandenburg (BER)30 min
Check-in & security1h30
Flight BER–ZRH1h35
Landing to exit20 min
From ZRH1h10

From city centre to city centre unless you pick otherwise. Getting to stations and airports: typical public-transport times (estimates). Airport: check-in & security 1h30 before, 20 min to get out after landing. Flight time is typical for the distance. Nonstop airlines: Eurowings, Swiss International Air Lines, easyJet.