How to travel from Ingolstadt to Kiel, Germany

The distance between Ingolstadt and Kiel is around 780km (485 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Ingolstadt to Kiel 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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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Flughafen MAC/Terminal 1 then fly from Munich (MUC) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Kiel Hbf.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Train

Take the train to Kiel Hbf.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)

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Bus

Take the bus to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and then to Kiel interim central bus station.

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
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Drive

Drive to Kiel.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance813km (505 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ingolstadt and Kiel

There are several options for getting from Ingolstadt to Kiel by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 12h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Ingolstadt and Kiel is around 780km (485 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 625km (388 miles)

It takes around 7h 25m to get from Ingolstadt and Kiel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ingolstadt to Kiel is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Ingolstadt and Kiel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ingolstadt and Kiel. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Ingolstadt and Kiel with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 7h 25m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional and Nightjet run train services between Ingolstadt and Kiel. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 25m, 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 Ingolstadt and Kiel. It typically takes around 12h 20m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ingolstadt to Kiel. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 20m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Ingolstadt and Kiel. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 12h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ingolstadt to Kiel. We recommend that you take the bus to Flughafen MAC/Terminal 1 then fly from Munich (MUC) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Kiel Hbf. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Kiel is Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) (LBC) which is approximately 68km (42 miles) from Kiel. Hamburg Airport (HAM) (HAM) and Westerland - Sylt Airport (GWT) (GWT) 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 Ingolstadt and Kiel. The distance is around 813km (505 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ingolstadt to Kiel is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ingolstadt and Kiel

Transport options from Ingolstadt to Kiel
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 3 similar
3h 35m
€240($240)
every 3 hours797km (495 miles)
Bus to Flughafen, MAC/Terminal 1, plane and train4hrs
€230($230)
every 3 hours780km (485 miles)
Bus to Flughafen, MAC/Terminal 1, plane and train4h 20m
€280($280)
every 20 mins864km (537 miles)
Bus to Flughafen, MAC/Terminal 1, plane and train4h 40m
€290($290)
every 4 hours842km (523 miles)
Train + 2 similar
7h 25m
€150($150)
twice daily784km (487 miles)
Train via Hamburg Dammtor7h 50m
€160($160)
hourly803km (499 miles)
Train via Nürnberg Hbf9h 50m
€100($100)
every 20 mins812km (504 miles)
Bus
12h 20m
€49($49)
4 times a week914km (568 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
€135($135)
on demand813km (505 miles)

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Airports near Kiel

The following major airports near Kiel offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

LBC
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Kiel
HAM
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Kiel
GWT
Westerland - Sylt Airport (GWT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
133km (83 miles) from Kiel