How to travel from Hamburg to Ingolstadt, Germany

The distance between Hamburg and Ingolstadt is around 579km (360 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 15m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Hamburg to Ingolstadt by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out IngolstadtHamburg if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Nuremberg (NUE) then take the train to Ingolstadt Hbf.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Train via Hannover Messe / Laatzen

Take the train to Hannover Messe / Laatzen and then to Ingolstadt Hbf.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)

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Bus

Take the bus to Ingolstadt.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Drive

Drive to Ingolstadt.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance716km (445 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamburg and Ingolstadt

There are several options for getting from Hamburg to Ingolstadt by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Hamburg and Ingolstadt is around 579km (360 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 541km (336 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Hamburg and Ingolstadt by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Ingolstadt is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg and Ingolstadt, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamburg and Ingolstadt. It typically takes around 5h 60m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hamburg and Ingolstadt with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 5h 60m.

Deutsche Bahn, Nightjet, Urlaubs-Express and Deutsche Bahn Regional run train services between Hamburg and Ingolstadt. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 60m, 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 Hamburg and Ingolstadt. It typically takes around 10h 35m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hamburg and Ingolstadt with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 10h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Hamburg and Ingolstadt. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamburg to Ingolstadt. We recommend that you fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Nuremberg (NUE) then take the train to Ingolstadt Hbf. instead which will take 2h 15m.

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 Hamburg and Ingolstadt. The distance is around 716km (445 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to Ingolstadt is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €215 ($215).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hamburg and Ingolstadt

Transport options from Hamburg to Ingolstadt
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
2h 15m
€215($215)
hourly579km (360 miles)
Plane and Bus2h 45m
€160($160)
every 3 hours694km (431 miles)
Fly to Stuttgart (STR), train4h 55m
€215($215)
hourly832km (517 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 20m
€225($225)
every 4 hours761km (473 miles)
Train to Hannover Hauptbahnhof, plane and bus3h 45m
€240($240)
every 3 hours739km (459 miles)
Train via Hannover Messe / Laatzen + 2 similar
4h 60m
€155($155)
every 3 hours682km (424 miles)
Train5h 60m
€150($150)
hourly682km (424 miles)
Train via Nuernberg Hbf8h 5m
€83($83)
twice daily704km (437 miles)
Bus
10h 35m
€45($45)
once daily815km (506 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
€95($95)
on demand716km (445 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