How to travel from Ingolstadt to Leverkusen, Germany

The distance between Ingolstadt and Leverkusen is around 504km (313 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 30m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Ingolstadt to Leverkusen by train, car, bus 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 and Plane

Take the bus to Flughafen MAC/Terminal 1 then fly from Munich (MUC) to Cologne Bonn (CGN).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Train

Take the train to Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)

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Drive

Drive to Leverkusen.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance506km (314 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ingolstadt and Leverkusen

There are several options for getting from Ingolstadt to Leverkusen by train, car, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Ingolstadt and Leverkusen is around 504km (313 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 406km (252 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Ingolstadt and Leverkusen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ingolstadt to Leverkusen is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Ingolstadt and Leverkusen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ingolstadt and Leverkusen. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ingolstadt to Leverkusen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Nightjet and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Ingolstadt and Leverkusen. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ingolstadt and Leverkusen. We recommend that you take the bus to Flughafen MAC/Terminal 1 then fly from Munich (MUC) to Cologne Bonn (CGN). instead which will take 2h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ingolstadt to Leverkusen. We recommend that you take the bus to Flughafen MAC/Terminal 1 then fly from Munich (MUC) to Cologne Bonn (CGN). instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Leverkusen is Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Leverkusen. Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) and Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) 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 Leverkusen. The distance is around 506km (314 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

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

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ingolstadt and Leverkusen

Transport options from Ingolstadt to Leverkusen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 4 similar
2h 30m
€170($170)
every 3 hours544km (338 miles)
Bus to Flughafen, MAC/Terminal 1, Fly2h 45m
€190($190)
every 3 hours602km (374 miles)
Bus to Flughafen, MAC/Terminal 1, plane and train2h 55m
€225($225)
every 3 hours559km (348 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 10m
€330($330)
every 3 hours620km (385 miles)
Bus to Flughafen, MAC/Terminal 1, plane and train4h 10m
€260($260)
every 3 hours764km (475 miles)
Train + 2 similar
4hrs
€105($105)
5 times a day504km (313 miles)
Train via Nürnberg Hbf5h 45m
€110($110)
hourly529km (328 miles)
Train via Nürnberg Hbf7h 15m
€65($65)
every 20 mins565km (351 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
€84($84)
on demand506km (314 miles)

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Airports near Leverkusen

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

CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Leverkusen
DUS
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
International Airport
Distance
31km (20 miles) from Leverkusen
DTM
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Leverkusen