How to travel from Regensburg to Ingolstadt, Germany

The distance between Regensburg and Ingolstadt is around 74km (46 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 54min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Regensburg 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 IngolstadtRegensburg if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Ingolstadt Hbf.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departshourly
Operated by

agilis

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Bus

Take the bus to Ingolstadt.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Ingolstadt.

  • Duration54min
  • Distance81km (50 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Regensburg and Ingolstadt

There are several options for getting from Regensburg to Ingolstadt by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around and will take around 1h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 54min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €11 ($11).

The distance between Regensburg and Ingolstadt is around 74km (46 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 57km (35 miles)

It takes around 1h 10m to get from Regensburg and Ingolstadt by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 54min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Regensburg to Ingolstadt is to drive which takes around 54min and will set you back approx €11 ($11).

The cheapest way to travel between Regensburg 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 Regensburg and Ingolstadt. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Regensburg and Ingolstadt with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 10m.

agilis run train services between Regensburg and Ingolstadt. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 10m, 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 Regensburg and Ingolstadt. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Regensburg and Ingolstadt with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 1h 15m.

FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Regensburg and Ingolstadt. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Regensburg to Ingolstadt. We recommend that you take the train to Ingolstadt Hbf. instead which will take 1h 10m.

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 Regensburg and Ingolstadt. The distance is around 81km (50 miles) by road and it will take around 54min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Regensburg to Ingolstadt is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around .

How do I get from Regensburg to Ingolstadt

Compare travel optionsbetween Regensburg and Ingolstadt

Transport options from Regensburg to Ingolstadt
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 10m
hourly74km (46 miles)
Bus
1h 15m
€9($9)
every 20 mins79km (49 miles)
Drive
54min
€11($11)
on demand81km (50 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