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Musée d'art et d'histoire
A major fine arts museum with strong Swiss and European collections, from Old Masters to modern art, in a grand historic building.
Cheapest price
€76
Average price
€108
Fastest journey
4 h 35 m
Average duration
4 h 42 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
282 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Konstanz to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Konstanz to Geneva will cost around €108 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €76.
Of the 3 trains that leave Konstanz for Geneva on Tue, Aug 04, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct trains cover the 282 km distance in an average of 4 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 35 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest trains will take 4 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Konstanz to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, and a flight costs an average of €153.
Distance: 175 miles (282 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€105 Average price | €52 Average price Cheapest | €336 Average price | €106 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 35m Average total duration 13h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Konstanz to Geneva:
A bus is €52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Konstanz to Geneva costing on average €105.
A bus is €283 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Konstanz to Geneva costing on average €336.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 6m.
Bus takes on average 13h 5m.
Tickets start at around €105 compared to roughly €106 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €0.95. The journey takes 4h 6m versus 3h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Konstanz to Geneva trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:20 AM Konstanz | 4h45 | 10:05 AM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:20 AM Konstanz | 4h35 | 11:55 AM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:20 AM Konstanz | 4h45 | 1:05 PM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Konstanz to Geneva run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €49 but you can travel from only €28 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:21. The fastest train covers the 175 miles (282 km) distance in 4h 32m.
Distance 175 miles (282 km) |
Average train duration 4h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price €49 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 32m |
First train 12:08 AM |
Last train 11:21 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 63 days |
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Most Konstanz to Geneva trains use the Kreuzlingen to Genève station pair, with some services arriving at Genève, Cornavin. Use this guide to compare Konstanz and Geneva train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Konstanz is 2 km from Konstanz city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Konstanz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Zum Pfannkuchen, Restaurant Wessenberg, Voglhaus, Deli
Wi-Fi is available at Konstanz. ATMs are available at Konstanz.
Ticket office support is available at Konstanz. Information desks are available at Konstanz.
Luggage storage is available at Konstanz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Konstanz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Konstanz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Konstanz.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Scheffelhof, Graf Zeppelin, City Hotel, Hotel Halm.
Konstanz-Petershausen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Ninos (Pizza), Brauhaus Joh. Albrecht, La Bodega, Petershof Hotel Restaurant
Wi-Fi is available at Konstanz-Petershausen. ATMs are available at Konstanz-Petershausen.
Ticket office support is available at Konstanz-Petershausen. Information desks are available at Konstanz-Petershausen.
Luggage storage is available at Konstanz-Petershausen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Konstanz-Petershausen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Konstanz-Petershausen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Konstanz-Petershausen.
Nearby hotels include Petershof Hotel Restaurant, Bilger Hotel.
Genève has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Bistrot de Charlotte, Les Brasseurs, La Matze Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genève. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genève. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genève: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Warwick Geneva, Hotel Cornavin, ibis Styles Genève Gare.
Genève, Cornavin has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food options include: La Matze Restaurant
ATMs are available at Genève, Cornavin.
Available at Genève, Cornavin: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève, Cornavin: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève, Cornavin.
Genève, Mont-Blanc has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève, Mont-Blanc.
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