How to travel from Passau to Ingolstadt, Germany

The distance between Passau and Ingolstadt is around 191km (119 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Passau 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.

👋 Also check out IngolstadtPassau if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Regensburg Hbf and then to Ingolstadt Hbf.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated by

agilis

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Bus

Take the bus to Regensburg Bahnhofstrasse and then to Ingolstadt.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Ingolstadt.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance197km (122 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Passau and Ingolstadt

There are several options for getting from Passau to Ingolstadt by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €26 ($26).

The distance between Passau and Ingolstadt is around 191km (119 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 151km (94 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Passau and Ingolstadt by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Passau to Ingolstadt is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €26 ($26).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Passau and Ingolstadt. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Passau and Ingolstadt with no changeovers required. The train runs 3 times a week and takes 2h 35m.

Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Intercity, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Deutsche Bahn Regional and agilis run train services between Passau and Ingolstadt. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2hrs, 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 Passau and Ingolstadt. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Passau to Ingolstadt. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Regensburg Bahnhofstrasse. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Union Ivkoni, FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Passau and Ingolstadt. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 2h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Passau to Ingolstadt. We recommend that you take the train to Regensburg Hbf and then to Ingolstadt Hbf. instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Passau and Ingolstadt. The distance is around 197km (122 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Passau to Ingolstadt is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

How do I get from Passau to Ingolstadt

Compare travel optionsbetween Passau and Ingolstadt

Transport options from Passau to Ingolstadt
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
2hrs
€40($40)
hourly191km (119 miles)
Train via Plattling2h 10m
€24($24)
every 4 hours194km (121 miles)
Train to Ingolstadt Hbf2h 35m
3 times a week191km (119 miles)
Bus
2h 55m
€14($14)
4 times a week197km (122 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
€26($26)
on demand197km (122 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