- Must visit
Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands’ national museum, famous for Dutch Golden Age masterpieces including works by Rembrandt and Vermeer. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$123
Average price
$132
Fastest journey
7 h 21 m
Average duration
8 h 5 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
611 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ingolstadt to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ingolstadt to Amsterdam will cost around $132 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $123.
It's difficult to get from Ingolstadt to Amsterdam without transferring at least once.
ICE 882 · ICE 926 · ICE 124
ICE 882 · ICE 144
ICE 882 · ICE 724 · 20078 · IC 3556
4004 · ICE 726 · ICE 126
4010 · ICE 722 · ICE 124
4004 · ICE 726 · ICE 126
4010 · ICE 722 · ICE 124
ICE 882 · ICE 724 · 20078 · IC 3556
ICE 882 · ICE 926 · ICE 124
ICE 882 · ICE 144Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ingolstadt to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, and a flight costs an average of $106.
Distance: 379 miles (611 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$150 Average price | $185 Average price | $79 Average price Cheapest | $166 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 9m Average total duration 7h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 0m Average total duration 20h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 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 Ingolstadt to Amsterdam:
A bus is $72 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ingolstadt to Amsterdam costing on average $150 (€122).
A bus is $107 (€87) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ingolstadt to Amsterdam costing on average $185 (€150).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 39m.
Bus takes on average 20h 30m.
The journey is about 36m faster (7h 39m by train vs 8h 15m by car) and roughly $16 (€13) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($150 (€122) vs $166 (€135)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Ingolstadt to Amsterdam trains for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:56 AM Ingolstadt | 8h38 | 3:34 PM Amsterdam | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:56 AM Ingolstadt | 9h04 | 5:00 PM Amsterdam | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, June 17 | |||||
4004 · ICE 726 · ICE 126 | On time 8:08 AM Ingolstadt Hbf | 7h21 | 3:29 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Ingolstadt to Amsterdam run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $60 (€48) but you can travel from only $53 (€43) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:23, the last at 23:11. The fastest train covers the 379 miles (611 km) distance in 7h 21m.
Distance 379 miles (611 km) |
Average train duration 7h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $60 (€48) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 7h 21m |
First train 12:23 AM |
Last train 11:11 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 21 days |
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