Singen to Geneva train with Deutsche Bahn (IC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Singen to Geneva

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 17 Sept

Cheapest price on 17 Sept

£40

Average ticket price on 17 Sept

£74

Fastest journey on 17 Sept

3 h 53 m

Average journey duration on 17 Sept

3 h 54 m

Trains on 17 Sept

9

Distance

268 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Singen to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Singen to Geneva will cost around £74 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.

Fast trains

To travel from Singen to Geneva you need to make at least one change.

  • Deutsche BahnIC 483 · IC 718
    11:303h55
    Singen (Hohentwiel)
    15:25Geneva station
    £401One-way
    1 change
  • Deutsche BahnIC 481 · IC 714
    9:303h55
    Singen (Hohentwiel)
    13:25Geneva station
    £451One-way
    1 change
  • Deutsche BahnIC 183 · IC 716
    10:323h53
    Singen (Hohentwiel)
    14:25Geneva station
    £561One-way
    1 change
  • Deutsche BahnIC 181 · IC 712
    8:323h53
    Singen (Hohentwiel)
    12:25Geneva station
    £561One-way
    1 change
  • Deutsche BahnIC 185 · IC 720
    12:323h53
    Singen (Hohentwiel)
    16:25Geneva station
    £561One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and flight for Singen to Geneva

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Singen to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £57 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £57, while a flight costs an average of £247.

Distance: 268 km

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Driving

£57

Average Price

Cheapest

£247

Average Price

£53

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 15m

Average total duration

3h 45m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 0m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 0m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

4h 8m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.8 - 1.6kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

Direct Options

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Singen to Geneva is a train with an average price of £57.

This is compared to other travel options from Singen to Geneva:

A train is £190 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Singen to Geneva costing on average £247.

The fastest way to travel from Singen to Geneva is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Geneva take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 45m.

Coach takes on average 4h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Singen and Geneva including taking a train and flight.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 23m sooner (3h 45m by train vs 4h 8m by car). Tickets start at around £57 compared to roughly £53 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Singen to Geneva train times

The table below shows live departures for Singen to Geneva trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Deutsche BahnIC 181 · IC 712
On time
8:32 Singen (Hohentwiel)
3h53
12:25 Geneva station
1 change
Deutsche Bahn3046 · RE 4915 · IC 516 · IR 18168:45 Singen (Hohentwiel)
4h10
12:55 Geneva station3 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 481 · IC 714
On time
9:30 Singen (Hohentwiel)
3h55
13:25 Geneva station
1 change
Deutsche Bahn3048 · RE 4917 · IC 518 · IR 18189:45 Singen (Hohentwiel)
4h10
13:55 Geneva station3 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 183 · IC 716
On time
10:32 Singen (Hohentwiel)
3h53
14:25 Geneva station
1 change
Deutsche Bahn3050 · RE 4919 · IC 520 · IR 182010:45 Singen (Hohentwiel)
4h10
14:55 Geneva station3 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 483 · IC 718
On time
11:30 Singen (Hohentwiel)
3h55
15:25 Geneva station
1 change
Deutsche Bahn3052 · RE 4921 · IC 522 · IR 182211:45 Singen (Hohentwiel)
4h10
15:55 Geneva station3 changes
Deutsche BahnIC 185 · IC 720
On time
12:32 Singen (Hohentwiel)
3h53
16:25 Geneva station
1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Singen to Geneva

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SwitzerlandSwitzerland
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Trains from Singen to Geneva run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £44 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:21. The fastest train covers the 268 km distance in 3h 53m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
268 km
Average train duration
3h 45m
Cheapest ticket price
£44
Trains per day
9
Fastest train
3h 53m
First train
0:03
Last train
23:21
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Jul - Sept
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Mon
Best time to book
5 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB) from Singen to Geneva trainsDeutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB) trains will get you between Singen and Geneva from £44. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
3h 53m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
£44
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone

What's included in each class

Compare Deutsche Bahn classes and the amenities included in each one.

1st Class
  • Power plugs
  • Wide seats
  • Extra legroom
  • Quiet zone
  • WC
2nd Class
  • Power plugs
  • WC

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) Duration
3h 53m
Cheapest Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) Price
£163
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) frequency
8 a day

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) Duration
10h 53m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) Price
£177
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) frequency
1 a day

DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB) Duration
4h 40m
Cheapest DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB) Price
£163
DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB) frequency
1 a day

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Things to do in Geneva

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  • Must visit

Musée d'art et d'histoire

Major art and archaeology museum with collections from antiquity to modern works. A rewarding choice for a broad cultural visit.

  • Must visit

International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum

International Red Cross and Red Crescent museum with immersive exhibitions on humanitarian action, conflict and human dignity.

  • Recommended

Musée d'histoire des sciences

Science museum in a handsome lakeside villa with historic instruments and hands-on displays. Especially enjoyable for curious visitors.

Swiss franc (CHF, Fr.)

Geneva is pricier than most European cities, with high hotel, dining and transport costs, though public transport is efficient and some hotels include local travel cards.

Average meal costs

Budget
CHF 15-25 for fast food or a simple lunch.
Mid-range
CHF 35-60 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
CHF 90+ per person for upscale restaurants.
Coffee
CHF 4.50-6 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service is usually included. Round up in restaurants and cafés or leave 5-10% for excellent service; round up taxi fares modestly.

FAQs: Singen to Geneva train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Singen to Geneva by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Geneva, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Singen to Geneva can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £44, while the average price tends to be around £57.
The train journey from Singen to Geneva covers a distance of 268 km and takes approximately 3h 53m. Trains run 9 per day.
The train distance from Singen to Geneva is 268 km.
The first train from Singen to Geneva leaves at 0:03.
The last train from Singen to Geneva departs at 23:21.
Trains from Singen to Geneva run approximately 9 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Singen to Geneva.
To get from Singen to Geneva, you can choose from several travel options including train and flight.
There is no night train service from Singen to Geneva.
The train station in Singen that goes to Geneva is Singen (Hohentwiel), and it arrives at Geneva station.
The cheapest way to get from Singen to Geneva is by train, costing approximately £44.
Booking trains from Singen to Geneva in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Singen to Geneva is indeed scenic, offering picturesque views of the Swiss countryside, charming villages, and glimpses of Lake Geneva as you approach the city.
A day trip from Singen to Geneva is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 53m. However, there are 10 trains per day covering the distance of 268 km.
In Geneva, you can explore the charming Old Town with its narrow streets and historical buildings, enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Geneva for stunning views of the city and surrounding Alps, and visit the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum to learn about humanitarian efforts. Discover the vibrant Carouge district with its bohemian atmosphere and artisan shops, and relax at Bains des Pâquis, a popular lakeside spot for swimming and sunbathing. Don't miss the Jet d'Eau, a large fountain on Lake Geneva, and St. Pierre Cathedral for its archaeological site and panoramic views. Parc des Bastions offers a scenic escape with its Reformation Wall and giant chess boards, while the Palais des Nations provides insight into the United Nations' European headquarters. For watch enthusiasts, the Patek Philippe Museum showcases a vast collection of timepieces and horological artifacts.
To explore Geneva's main attractions, including the Jet d'Eau, St. Pierre Cathedral, and the United Nations Office, a stay of two to three days is typically sufficient.
Yes, you can take the train from Singen to Geneva.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Singen and Geneva

Most Singen to Geneva trains use the Singen(Hohentwiel) to Genève station pair, with some services arriving at Genève-Aéroport. Use this guide to compare Singen and Geneva train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Singen
Arrival train stations in Geneva

Which Singen station do trains to Geneva leave from?

Trains from Singen to Geneva leave from Singen(Hohentwiel). The station is from Singen city centre at Singen (Hohentwiel), Bahnhofstr. 2, 78224 Singen.
Singen(Hohentwiel)Singen (Hohentwiel), Bahnhofstr. 2, 78224 SingenWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Singen(Hohentwiel) from Singen city centre

TrainS6 · 2m · £3 · every ~4 min
Bus7 · 9m · every ~2 min

Singen(Hohentwiel) train station facilities and services

Singen(Hohentwiel) 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 and drink

Food options include: Bistro Transelvania, GÜL Kebab, McDonald's, Happy asia box

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Singen(Hohentwiel). ATMs are available at Singen(Hohentwiel).

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Singen(Hohentwiel). Information desks are available at Singen(Hohentwiel).

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Singen(Hohentwiel). Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Singen(Hohentwiel): Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Singen(Hohentwiel): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Singen(Hohentwiel).

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Singener Weinstube, Hotel Lamm, Garni Auerhahn, Hegau Tower.

Most popular train connections from Singen

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