How to travel from Ingolstadt to Munich, Germany

The distance between Ingolstadt and Munich is around 80km (50 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 34min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Ingolstadt to Munich by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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🚀 Fastest
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Train

Take the train to München Hbf.

  • Duration34min
  • Departsevery 15 mins
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Munich central bus station.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
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Drive

Drive to Munich.

  • Duration47min
  • Distance82km (51 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ingolstadt and Munich

There are several options for getting from Ingolstadt to Munich by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 1hr. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 34min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €30 ($30).

The distance between Ingolstadt and Munich is around 80km (50 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 70km (44 miles)

It takes around 34min to get from Ingolstadt and Munich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 47min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ingolstadt to Munich is to take the train which takes around 34min and will set you back approx €30 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Ingolstadt and Munich, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ingolstadt and Munich. It typically takes around 34min and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Ingolstadt and Munich with no changeovers required. The train runs every 30 mins and takes 34min.

Deutsche Bahn and Deutsche Bahn Regional run train services between Ingolstadt and Munich. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 34min, 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 Munich. It typically takes around 1hr and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Ingolstadt and Munich with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 1hr.

FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Ingolstadt and Munich. Buses run twice a week and take around 1hr 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 Munich. We recommend that you take the train to München Hbf. instead which will take 34min.

The closest major airport to Munich is Munich Airport (MUC) (MUC) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Munich. Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM) (FMM) and Nuremberg Airport (NUE) (NUE) 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 Munich. The distance is around 82km (51 miles) by road and it will take around 47min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ingolstadt to Munich is to take the train which takes, on average, 34min and will usually cost around €30 ($30).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ingolstadt and Munich

Transport options from Ingolstadt to Munich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
34min
€30($30)
every 15 mins80km (50 miles)
Bus
1hr
€9($9)
every 20 mins81km (50 miles)
Drive
47min
€11($11)
on demand82km (51 miles)

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Airports near Munich

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

MUC
Munich Airport (MUC)
International Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Munich
FMM
Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Munich
NUE
Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
International Airport
Distance
155km (96 miles) from Munich