The distance between Ingolstadt and Heidelberg is around 293km (182 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Ingolstadt to Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg → Ingolstadt if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nuernberg Hbf then fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof.
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Take the train to Augsburg Hbf and then to Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof.
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Take the bus to Nuremberg Central Bus Station Willy-Brandt-Platz and then to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint.
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There are several options for getting from Ingolstadt to Heidelberg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).
The distance between Ingolstadt and Heidelberg is around 293km (182 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 211km (131 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Ingolstadt and Heidelberg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ingolstadt to Heidelberg is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Ingolstadt and Heidelberg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €47 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ingolstadt and Heidelberg. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ingolstadt to Heidelberg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.
Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, Railjet, Meridian, BOB & BRB, Transdev, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), ÖBB Intercity and agilis run train services between Ingolstadt and Heidelberg. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 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 Ingolstadt and Heidelberg. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ingolstadt to Heidelberg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nuremberg Central Bus Station Willy-Brandt-Platz. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
EuroClub and FlixBus run regular bus services between Ingolstadt and Heidelberg. Buses run once daily and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ingolstadt to Heidelberg. We recommend that you take the train to Nuernberg Hbf then fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 2h 20m.
The closest major airport to Heidelberg is Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) which is approximately 72km (45 miles) from Heidelberg. Baden-Airpark (FKB) (FKB) and Stuttgart Airport (STR) (STR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Ingolstadt and Heidelberg. The distance is around 293km (182 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ingolstadt to Heidelberg is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 2h 20m | €235($235) | every 30 mins | 377km (234 miles) |
Train to München Hbf, plane | 3h 10m | €245($245) | every 30 mins | 510km (317 miles) |
Train via Augsburg Hbf + 2 similar | 3h 25m | €70($70) | 4 times a day | 337km (209 miles) |
Train | 3h 30m | €110($110) | every 2 hours | 400km (249 miles) |
Train via Guenzburg | 3h 30m | €55($55) | 4 times a day | 314km (195 miles) |
Bus | 4hrs | €47($47) | once daily | 324km (201 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | €39($39) | on demand | 293km (182 miles) |
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The following major airports near Heidelberg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.