Public Transport | Schaffhausen

Hassle-free public transport options in Schaffhausen

Schaffhausen is seamlessly integrated into Switzerland's world-renowned public transit system. From the picturesque Swiss Alps to vibrant cities and serene lakesides, you can access virtually any destination in the country with ease. Swiss transit is celebrated globally for its punctuality and reliability, featuring first and second-class train cars, dining options, and cozy bistros on interregional trains. With just one ticket, you can travel across various lines and transport providers. Popular passes like the General and Half-Fare Cards, as well as Day Passes, provide extensive coverage, with discounts available for youth and seniors.

Your journey begins with a valid ticket, which can be purchased at train station ticket offices, ticket machines, online at sbb.ch or via the SBB app for iOS or Android. And in Switzerland, just one ticket allows you to reach your destination even across a variety of lines and transportation service providers. Popular tickets like the General and Half-Fare Cards and Day Passes cover practically the entire Swiss public transport network. Young people and seniors benefit from reduced prices. Don't delay - explore Switzerland in the most relaxing way!

Next stop: Schweizerische Bundesbahn (SBB)

General Abonnement (GA)

Halbtax-Abo (Half-Fare Card)

Regional bus and train connections

Taxi

River cruise from Schaffhausen to Lake Constance

From the Rhine Falls to Eglisau

SwissPass

Enormously popular with Swiss residents is the SBB Half-Fare Card, which lets you experience Switzerland at a discount!

Whether you love train rides, boat trips, buses into the mountains, or urban adventures on trams, the half-price will help you save. In most cities and conurbations, you receive a discount of close to 50%, while enjoying the diversity of public transport. Your Half-Fare travelcard is automatically renewed after one year (unlimited contract).

The Verkehrsbetriebe Schaffhausen VBSH covers the entire area of the canton of Schaffhausen. Detailed information about routes, fares and travel times is available at the ticket office of the Verkehrsbetriebe Schaffhausen as well as at the information offices of the various train and bus companies at Schaffhausen main station.

Ready to travel in style in the Schaffhausen area? In Schaffhausen, our cab service is waiting for you right in front of the main train station - convenient and comfortable. In Stein am Rhein, the cabs are also stationed at the train station and make sure you get around quickly and comfortably.

Get ready for a first class ride!

One of the most beautiful river cruises in Europe - Welcome aboard the scheduled ships of the shipping company Untersee und Rhein (URh). Enjoy a relaxing boat trip between Lake Constance and Schaffhausen and benefit from a unique experience in dreamlike scenery. A whole range of other great offers - such as the brunch or the Firobig ship - are waiting to be discovered by you.

Experience the natural spectacle at the Rhine Falls and discover the majestic beauty of Schloss Laufen! From April to October you have the opportunity to explore the fascinating surroundings of the Rhine Falls with the scheduled boat. Downstream from the Rhine Falls to Rheinau also has its charm. From April to September, scheduled boats run on Sundays and public holidays. In July/August daily and on Sundays to Eglisau.

Cruise through the Rhenish Amazon with Schiff Mändli
Boat trip on the Rhine Falls with Rhyfall Mändli

With the Swiss Pass from SBB, tourists and locals alike enjoy stress-free travel by train, bus and boat. The SwissPass gives you access to public transport and numerous partner services. Use it for your Half-Fare Card or General Abonnement (GA), for your Verbund Abonnement, as a door opener for your Mobility car or as access to ski resorts. And you can also benefit from discounts on special offers.

Ready for the ultimate flexibility and independence? The SBB General Abonnement (usually referred to as the GA) is your ticket to unlimited mobility in Switzerland! With the GA, you simply hop on the next train and set off on an adventure that knows no boundaries. A valid GA grants you the freedom to travel on all SBB lines and most private rail lines throughout Switzerland.

Your GA also opens the doors to Postbuses and boats, streetcars and buses. And if you want to explore the Swiss Alps, you'll enjoy discounts on many of the tourist-oriented mountain railroads, cable cars, and gondolas. If you want to explore vibrant cities or enjoy the breathtaking nature of Switzerland, the GA allows you to discover Switzerland in your own way!

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