The distance between Erfurt and Ingolstadt is around 277km (172 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Erfurt to Ingolstadt by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ingolstadt → Erfurt if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nürnberg Hbf and then to Ingolstadt Hbf.
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There are several options for getting from Erfurt to Ingolstadt by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 1h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).
The distance between Erfurt and Ingolstadt is around 277km (172 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 248km (154 miles)
It takes around 1h 40m to get from Erfurt and Ingolstadt by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Erfurt to Ingolstadt is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €85 ($85).
The cheapest way to travel between Erfurt and Ingolstadt, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Erfurt and Ingolstadt. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs every 30 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Erfurt and Ingolstadt with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 1h 50m.
Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional and VGN run train services between Erfurt and Ingolstadt. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Erfurt and Ingolstadt. We recommend that you take the train to Nürnberg Hbf and then to Ingolstadt Hbf. instead which will take 1h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Erfurt to Ingolstadt. We recommend that you take the train to Nürnberg Hbf and then to Ingolstadt Hbf. instead which will take 1h 40m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Erfurt and Ingolstadt. The distance is around 337km (210 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Erfurt to Ingolstadt is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 3 similar | 1h 40m | €85($85) | every 30 mins | 281km (174 miles) |
Train to Ingolstadt Hbf | 1h 50m | €70($70) | every 20 mins | 281km (174 miles) |
Train via Nürnberg Hbf | 1h 50m | €74($74) | hourly | 277km (172 miles) |
Train via Nürnberg Hbf | 1h 55m | €70($70) | every 2 hours | 281km (174 miles) |
Drive | 2h 55m | €45($45) | on demand | 337km (210 miles) |
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The following major airports near Ingolstadt offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.