How to travel from Hanover to Ingolstadt, Germany

The distance between Hanover and Ingolstadt is around 518km (322 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Hanover 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Hannover (HAJ) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Ingolstadt Hbf.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Ingolstadt Hbf.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)

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Bus

Take the bus to Würzburg Main Station and then to Ingolstadt Central Bus Station.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Ingolstadt.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance583km (362 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hanover and Ingolstadt

There are several options for getting from Hanover to Ingolstadt by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 12h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).

The distance between Hanover and Ingolstadt is around 518km (322 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 419km (260 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Hanover and Ingolstadt by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hanover to Ingolstadt is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Hanover and Ingolstadt, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hanover and Ingolstadt. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hanover and Ingolstadt with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 3h 50m.

Deutsche Bahn, Nightjet, Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and agilis run train services between Hanover and Ingolstadt. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 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 Hanover and Ingolstadt. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hanover and Ingolstadt with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 12h 55m.

FlixBus, FlixBus-de and EuroClub run regular bus services between Hanover 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 Hanover to Ingolstadt. We recommend that you fly from Hannover (HAJ) 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 Hanover and Ingolstadt. The distance is around 583km (362 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hanover to Ingolstadt is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

How do I get from Hanover to Ingolstadt

Compare travel optionsbetween Hanover and Ingolstadt

Transport options from Hanover to Ingolstadt
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
2h 45m
€235($235)
every 30 mins613km (381 miles)
Train and Plane3h 50m
€270($270)
hourly806km (501 miles)
Train to Hamburg Hbf, plane4h 15m
€305($305)
every 30 mins895km (556 miles)
Train to Paderborn Hbf, plane4h 35m
€215($215)
every 2 hours691km (429 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 50m
€120($120)
hourly518km (322 miles)
Train via Regensburg Hbf8h 15m
€55($55)
once daily600km (373 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6hrs
€59($59)
once daily572km (355 miles)
Bus to Ingolstadt12h 55m
€55($55)
twice a week982km (610 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
€77($77)
on demand583km (362 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