It is the junction point for the Turgi–Koblenz–Waldshut line, which crosses the Rhine from Switzerland on the Waldshut to Koblenz railway bridge just to the south of the station.

[1] The Upper Rhine Railway has yet to be electrified and most services are operated by diesel locomotives or railcars, although electrification has been agreed upon and is planned.

Only one terminal platform's track in the station is electrified, and this is used by all trains from Switzerland.

Systematic passport controls were abolished when Switzerland joined the Schengen Area in 2008.

As of the December 2023 timetable change,[update] the following services stop at Waldshut:[8][9][10]