How to travel from Ulm to Ingolstadt, Germany

The distance between Ulm and Ingolstadt is around 128km (79 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Ulm 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 IngolstadtUlm if you're planning a return trip.

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Train via Augsburg Hbf

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

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Bus

Take the bus to Ingolstadt.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €13($13)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Ingolstadt.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance158km (98 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ulm and Ingolstadt

There are several options for getting from Ulm to Ingolstadt by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around and will take around 1h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €21 ($21).

The distance between Ulm and Ingolstadt is around 128km (79 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 113km (70 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Ulm and Ingolstadt by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ulm to Ingolstadt is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €21 ($21).

The cheapest way to travel between Ulm 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 Ulm and Ingolstadt. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Ulm and Ingolstadt with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 55m.

agilis, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, TGV inOui, Railjet, Meridian, BOB & BRB and Transdev run train services between Ulm and Ingolstadt. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 55m, 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 Ulm and Ingolstadt. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Ulm and Ingolstadt with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 2h 10m.

FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Ulm and Ingolstadt. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 2h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ulm to Ingolstadt. We recommend that you take the train to Ingolstadt Hbf. instead which will take 1h 55m.

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 Ulm and Ingolstadt. The distance is around 158km (98 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ulm to Ingolstadt is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around .

How do I get from Ulm to Ingolstadt

Compare travel optionsbetween Ulm and Ingolstadt

Transport options from Ulm to Ingolstadt
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Augsburg Hbf + 1 similar
1h 40m
€30($30)
hourly153km (95 miles)
Train1h 55m
every 30 mins128km (79 miles)
Bus
2h 10m
€13($13)
4 times a week157km (98 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
€21($21)
on demand158km (98 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