Karlsruhe → Schaffhausen

4 a weekfastest 2h43Deutsche Bahn, ÖBBHigh-speedNight train

Direct trains · no change

04:04 → 07:12
NJ 471 Night train
Karlsruhe Hbf → Schaffhausen · via Offenburg, Singen
3h083 stops
Runs: Only Sat 3 Oct, Sun 4 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersÖBB ↗
05:56 → 08:45
ICE 2551 High-speed
Karlsruhe Hbf → Schaffhausen · via Singen
2h492 stops
Runs: Only Sat 3 Oct, Sun 4 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersDeutsche Bahn ↗
05:56 → 08:44
ICE 12 High-speed
Karlsruhe Hbf → Schaffhausen · via Singen
2h482 stops
Runs: Only Sat 3 Oct, Sun 4 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersDeutsche Bahn ↗
08:01 → 10:44
ICE 2553 High-speed
Karlsruhe Hbf → Schaffhausen · via Singen
2h431 stop
Runs: Only Sat 3 Oct, Sun 4 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersDeutsche Bahn ↗
10:01 → 12:44
ICE 2555 High-speed
Karlsruhe Hbf → Schaffhausen · via Offenburg, Singen
2h431 stop
Runs: Only Sat 3 Oct, Sun 4 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersDeutsche Bahn ↗
12:01 → 14:47
ICE 2557 High-speed
Karlsruhe Hbf → Schaffhausen · via Singen
2h461 stop
Runs: Only Sat 3 Oct, Sun 4 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersDeutsche Bahn ↗
14:01 → 16:44
ICE 2559 High-speed
Karlsruhe Hbf → Schaffhausen · via Singen
2h431 stop
Runs: Only Sat 3 Oct, Sun 4 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersDeutsche Bahn ↗
14:01 → 16:45
ICE 12 High-speed
Karlsruhe Hbf → Schaffhausen · via Singen
2h441 stop
Runs: Only Sat 3 Oct, Sun 4 Octopen data confirms only these dates; it may run on othersDeutsche Bahn ↗

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 train wins by 2h24

Train · fastest direct2h56

To Karlsruhe Hbf3 min
Before departure10 min
ICE 25532h43

Plane · nonstop STR–ZRH5h20

To Stuttgart (STR)1h25
Check-in & security1h30
Flight STR–ZRH55 min
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: Swiss International Air Lines.