How to travel from Munich to Ingolstadt, Germany

The distance between Munich and Ingolstadt is around 81km (50 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 35min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Munich to Ingolstadt 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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Train

Take the train to Ingolstadt Hbf.

  • Duration35min
  • Departsevery 15 mins
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Bus

Take the bus to Ingolstadt.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
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Drive

Drive to Ingolstadt.

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

There are several options for getting from Munich to Ingolstadt 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 35min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €30 ($30).

The distance between Munich and Ingolstadt is around 81km (50 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 70km (44 miles)

It takes around 35min to get from Munich and Ingolstadt by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 47min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Munich to Ingolstadt is to take the train which takes around 35min and will set you back approx €30 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Munich and Ingolstadt, 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 Munich and Ingolstadt. It typically takes around 35min and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Munich and Ingolstadt with no changeovers required. The train runs every 30 mins and takes 35min.

Deutsche Bahn and Deutsche Bahn Regional run train services between Munich and Ingolstadt. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 35min, 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 Munich and Ingolstadt. It typically takes around 1hr and departs twice daily.

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

FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Munich and Ingolstadt. Buses run twice daily 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 Munich to Ingolstadt. We recommend that you take the train to Ingolstadt Hbf. instead which will take 35min.

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 Munich and Ingolstadt. 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 Munich to Ingolstadt is to take the train which takes, on average, 35min and will usually cost around €30 ($30).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Munich and Ingolstadt

Transport options from Munich to Ingolstadt
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
35min
€30($30)
every 15 mins81km (50 miles)
Bus
1hr
€9($9)
twice daily81km (51 miles)
Drive
47min
€11($11)
on demand82km (51 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