How to travel from Dusseldorf to Ingolstadt, Germany

The distance between Dusseldorf and Ingolstadt is around 471km (293 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 55m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Dusseldorf to Ingolstadt by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly to Nuremberg (NUE), Train

Fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Nuremberg (NUE) then take the train to Ingolstadt Hbf.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Train

Take the train to Ingolstadt Hbf.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Bus

Take the bus to Frankfurt and then to Ingolstadt Central Bus Station.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Drive

Drive to Ingolstadt.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance535km (332 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dusseldorf and Ingolstadt

There are several options for getting from Dusseldorf to Ingolstadt by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Dusseldorf and Ingolstadt is around 471km (293 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 430km (267 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Dusseldorf and Ingolstadt by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dusseldorf to Ingolstadt is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Dusseldorf and Ingolstadt, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dusseldorf and Ingolstadt. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Dusseldorf and Ingolstadt with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 4h 10m.

Deutsche Bahn run train services between Dusseldorf and Ingolstadt. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dusseldorf and Ingolstadt. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dusseldorf to Ingolstadt. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Frankfurt. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

FlixBus-de, FlixBus, Blablabus, Union Ivkoni and EuroClub run regular bus services between Dusseldorf and Ingolstadt. Buses run once daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dusseldorf to Ingolstadt. We recommend that you fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Ingolstadt Hbf. instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Ingolstadt is Munich Airport (MUC) (MUC) which is approximately 53km (33 miles) from Ingolstadt. Nuremberg Airport (NUE) (NUE) and Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM) (FMM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Dusseldorf and Ingolstadt. The distance is around 535km (332 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dusseldorf to Ingolstadt is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dusseldorf and Ingolstadt

Transport options from Dusseldorf to Ingolstadt
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Nuremberg (NUE), Train + 5 similar
1h 55m
€175($175)
every 30 mins471km (293 miles)
Plane and Train2h 45m
€170($170)
every 30 mins611km (380 miles)
Train and Plane3h 25m
€185($185)
hourly608km (378 miles)
Train to Holzwickede, plane3h 35m
€155($155)
hourly656km (408 miles)
Train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, plane3h 35m
€265($265)
every 30 mins625km (389 miles)
Train to Muenster(Westf)Hbf, plane4h 20m
€230($230)
hourly785km (488 miles)
Train
4h 10m
€120($120)
every 4 hours530km (330 miles)
Bus
6hrs
€35($35)
once daily556km (346 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€71($71)
on demand535km (332 miles)

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Airports near Ingolstadt

The following major airports near Ingolstadt offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

MUC
Munich Airport (MUC)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Ingolstadt
NUE
Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
International Airport
Distance
85km (53 miles) from Ingolstadt
FMM
Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
123km (76 miles) from Ingolstadt