The distance between Frankfurt and Ingolstadt is around 301km (187 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 45m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Frankfurt 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 from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg (NUE) then take the train to Ingolstadt Hbf.
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Take the train to Ingolstadt Hbf.
Take the bus to Ingolstadt Central Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Frankfurt 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 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).
The distance between Frankfurt and Ingolstadt is around 301km (187 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 249km (154 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Frankfurt and Ingolstadt by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Frankfurt to Ingolstadt is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Frankfurt and Ingolstadt, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Frankfurt and Ingolstadt. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Frankfurt and Ingolstadt with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 2h 30m.
Deutsche Bahn run train services between Frankfurt and Ingolstadt. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Frankfurt and Ingolstadt. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Frankfurt and Ingolstadt with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3hrs.
EuroClub run regular bus services between Frankfurt and Ingolstadt. Buses run once daily and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Frankfurt to Ingolstadt. We recommend that you fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg (NUE) then take the train to Ingolstadt Hbf. instead which will take 1h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Frankfurt and Ingolstadt. The distance is around 317km (197 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Frankfurt to Ingolstadt is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €80 ($80).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 1 similar | 1h 45m | €205($205) | every 30 mins | 301km (187 miles) |
Fly to Munich (MUC), Train | 2h 25m | €215($215) | every 30 mins | 431km (268 miles) |
Train | 2h 30m | €80($80) | every 2 hours | 314km (195 miles) |
Bus | 3hrs | €35($35) | once daily | 326km (203 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | €42($42) | on demand | 317km (197 miles) |
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The following major airports near Ingolstadt offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.