How to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Ingolstadt, Germany

The distance between Freiburg im Breisgau and Ingolstadt is around 369km (229 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Freiburg im Breisgau 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.

👋 Also check out IngolstadtFreiburg im Breisgau if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Basel Euroairport FR then fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich (MUC) then take the bus to Ingolstadt Nordbahnhof West.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €295($295)
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Train

Take the train to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof then Augsburg Hbf and then to Ingolstadt Hbf.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Nürnberg Hbf and then to Ingolstadt Nord.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
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Drive

Drive to Ingolstadt.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance431km (268 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Freiburg im Breisgau and Ingolstadt

There are several options for getting from Freiburg im Breisgau to Ingolstadt by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €295 ($295).

The distance between Freiburg im Breisgau and Ingolstadt is around 369km (229 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 277km (172 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Freiburg im Breisgau and Ingolstadt by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Ingolstadt is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €295 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Freiburg im Breisgau and Ingolstadt, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Freiburg im Breisgau and Ingolstadt. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Freiburg im Breisgau to Ingolstadt. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mannheim Hauptbahnhof and Augsburg Hbf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways, Trenitalia EuroCity, FlixTrain, Meridian, BOB & BRB, Transdev, Deutsche Bahn Regional, DB ZugBus RAB GmbH and agilis run train services between Freiburg im Breisgau and Ingolstadt. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Freiburg im Breisgau and Ingolstadt. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Freiburg im Breisgau to Ingolstadt. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nürnberg Hbf. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Freiburg im Breisgau and Ingolstadt. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Freiburg im Breisgau to Ingolstadt. We recommend that you take the bus to Basel Euroairport FR then fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich (MUC) then take the bus to Ingolstadt Nordbahnhof West. 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 Freiburg im Breisgau and Ingolstadt. The distance is around 431km (268 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Ingolstadt is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

How do I get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Ingolstadt

Compare travel optionsbetween Freiburg im Breisgau and Ingolstadt

Transport options from Freiburg im Breisgau to Ingolstadt
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 5 similar
2h 45m
€295($295)
every 3 hours483km (300 miles)
Train to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, plane3h 20m
€260($260)
hourly551km (342 miles)
Train and Plane3h 45m
€370($370)
hourly553km (344 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 50m
€420($420)
every 3 hours502km (312 miles)
Train to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, plane and bus4hrs
€310($310)
every 3 hours505km (314 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 10m
€345($345)
every 4 hours684km (425 miles)
Train + 2 similar
4h 50m
€105($105)
hourly544km (338 miles)
Train via Donaueschingen Bahnhof5h 50m
€15($15)
hourly369km (229 miles)
Train via Donaueschingen Bahnhof6h 5m
€32($32)
hourly392km (243 miles)
Bus
5h 35m
€29($29)
6 times a week470km (292 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
€71($71)
on demand431km (268 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