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Audi museum mobile
Outstanding automobile museum by Audi with historic cars, concept models, and rotating exhibitions. A top choice for design, engineering, and brand history.
Cheapest price
$71
Average price
$79
Fastest journey
2 h 56 m
Average duration
3 h 2 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
249 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Ingolstadt is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Ingolstadt will cost around $79 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $71.
It's difficult to get from Frankfurt am Main to Ingolstadt without transferring at least once.
ICE 527 · 4019
ICE 527 · 4019
ICE 623 · ICE 787
ICE 529 · ICE 785
ICE 621 · 4023
ICE 527 · 4019
ICE 621 · 4023
ICE 529 · ICE 785
ICE 525 · ICE 783
ICE 623 · ICE 787Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Ingolstadt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $114.
Distance: 154 miles (249 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$89 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $176 Average price | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Ingolstadt:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Ingolstadt costing on average $89 (€72).
A bus is $125 (€101) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Ingolstadt costing on average $176 (€143).
Other travel options to Ingolstadt take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 54m.
Bus takes on average 4h 19m.
You'll arrive about 36m sooner (2h 54m by train vs 3h 30m by car). Tickets start at around $89 (€72) compared to roughly $53 (€43) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Ingolstadt trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 623 · ICE 787 | On time 11:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h22 | 3:03 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 623 · ICE 787 | On time 11:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h06 | 3:03 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 27 · 4027 | On time 12:02 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h52 | 3:54 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 27 · 4027 | On time 12:19 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h35 | 3:54 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 225+ 84287 | Delayed 10:32 AM 12:21 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h27 | 4:48 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 625 · 4027 | On time 12:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h13 | 3:54 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 625 · 4027 | On time 12:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h57 | 3:54 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
15169+ 4617 · ICE 789 | On time 1:07 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3h56 | 5:03 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 627 · ICE 789 | On time 1:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h22 | 5:03 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 627 · ICE 789 | On time 1:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h06 | 5:03 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 629 · 4031 | On time 2:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h12 | 5:53 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 629 · 4031 | On time 2:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h56 | 5:53 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
15171+ 4621 · ICE 881 | On time 3:07 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3h56 | 7:03 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 721 · ICE 881 | On time 3:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h22 | 7:03 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 721 · ICE 881 | On time 3:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h06 | 7:03 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 723 · 4037 | On time 4:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h12 | 7:53 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 611 · 57081 · Bus EV+ 86746 | On time 4:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h55 | 9:46 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 611+ 84297 | On time 4:51 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h56 | 9:47 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 723 · 4037 | On time 4:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h56 | 7:53 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 727 · 4041 | On time 6:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h30 | 10:11 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 727 | On time 6:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h43 | 10:24 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 727 · 4041 | On time 6:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h14 | 10:11 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 727 | On time 6:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h27 | 10:24 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 729 · ICE 885 | On time 7:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h32 | 11:29 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 821 · 4043 | On time 8:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h16 | 12:13 AM Ingolstadt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 821 | On time 8:57 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h32 | 12:29 AM Ingolstadt Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, August 6 | |||||
ICE 525 · ICE 783 | On time 7:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h06 | 11:03 AM Ingolstadt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 527 · 4019 | On time 8:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h12 | 11:53 AM Ingolstadt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 527 · 4019 | On time 8:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h56 | 11:53 AM Ingolstadt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4609 · ICE 785+ 15165 | 9:07 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3h56 | 1:03 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 529 · ICE 785 | On time 9:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h22 | 1:03 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 529 · ICE 785 | On time 9:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h06 | 1:03 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 621 · 4023 | On time 10:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h12 | 1:53 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 621 · 4023 | On time 10:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h56 | 1:53 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4613 · ICE 787+ 15167 | 11:07 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 3h56 | 3:03 PM Ingolstadt Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Ingolstadt run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) but you can travel from only $29 (€23) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 154 miles (249 km) distance in 2h 51m.
Distance 154 miles (249 km) |
Average train duration 2h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 51m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 56 days |
Discover the best of Ingolstadt — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Ingolstadt trip today.
Outstanding automobile museum by Audi with historic cars, concept models, and rotating exhibitions. A top choice for design, engineering, and brand history.
Major military history museum in the New Castle, presenting Bavarian and wider European military collections in a landmark historic setting.
Well-regarded museum tracing medicine from early practice to modern science. Its herb garden and historic anatomy context add extra appeal.
Central square lined with historic buildings, arcades, and the old town’s main civic landmarks. It is the natural starting point for a city walk.
Popular riverside green area for walking and relaxing near the old town. It offers open Danube views and easy access to several landmarks.
Historic old-town district with compact lanes, churches, gates, and museums. It is the best area for experiencing Ingolstadt’s layered history on foot.
Schäufele is slow-roasted pork shoulder with crisp crackling, common in Bavarian inns and prized for rich gravy and tender meat.
Weißwurst is a mild veal and pork sausage traditionally eaten before noon with sweet mustard, a classic Bavarian breakfast dish.
Schweinsbraten is Bavarian roast pork served with dark beer gravy and dumplings, a staple of local family and beer hall meals.
Elegant fine dining restaurant offering modern seasonal cuisine and polished service in a refined contemporary atmosphere.
Established restaurant in a historic setting, appreciated for regional German cooking and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
Historic Bavarian beer hall near the old town, known for roast pork, sausages, dumplings, and local beer in a lively traditional setting.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local transit is reasonable. Tourist costs are lower than Munich but above smaller Bavarian towns.
Service is usually included, but rounding up or adding 5-10% is common. In taxis, round up the fare. In cafes, leave small change or round up.
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Ingolstadt Hbf -> Rathausplatz, Ingolstadt
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Ingolstadt by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ingolstadt, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Frankfurt am Main to Ingolstadt trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Ingolstadt Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Ingolstadt Nord. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main and Ingolstadt train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport.
Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Steigenberger Airport Hotel.
Ingolstadt Hbf is 2 km from Ingolstadt city centre. Public transport options include:
Ingolstadt Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Nave Pizzaservice, Pizzeria Romi, China Restaurant Ten Eins, Romeo e Giulietta
Wi-Fi is available at Ingolstadt Hbf. ATMs are available at Ingolstadt Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Ingolstadt Hbf. Information desks are available at Ingolstadt Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Ingolstadt Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ingolstadt Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ingolstadt Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ingolstadt Hbf.
Ingolstadt Nord is 1 km from Ingolstadt city centre. Public transport options include:
Ingolstadt Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Michelangelo, Goldener Drache - Schnellrestaurant, Our place, Taj Mahal
Wi-Fi is available at Ingolstadt Nord. ATMs are available at Ingolstadt Nord.
Ticket office support is available at Ingolstadt Nord. Information desks are available at Ingolstadt Nord.
Luggage storage is available at Ingolstadt Nord. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ingolstadt Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ingolstadt Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ingolstadt Nord.
Ingolstadt Audi is 3 km from Ingolstadt city centre. Public transport options include:
Ingolstadt Audi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Shell, Café A51, Betriebsgastronomie, A51
Wi-Fi is available at Ingolstadt Audi. ATMs are available at Ingolstadt Audi.
Ticket office support is available at Ingolstadt Audi. Information desks are available at Ingolstadt Audi.
Luggage storage is available at Ingolstadt Audi. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ingolstadt Audi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ingolstadt Audi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ingolstadt Audi.
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