The cheapest and fastest trains from Ingolstadt to Jena
Cheapest price
$78
Average price
$82
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 15 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
241 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ingolstadt to Jena is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ingolstadt to Jena will cost around $82 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $78.
It's difficult to get from Ingolstadt to Jena without transferring at least once.
11:57 PM3h59Ingolstadt3:56 AMJena$781One-way1 transfer
6:03 AM2h17Ingolstadt8:20 AMJena$831One-way1 transfer
8:04 AM2h16Ingolstadt10:20 AMJena$831One-way1 transfer
10:05 AM2h15Ingolstadt12:20 PMJena$831One-way1 transfer
12:05 PM2h15Ingolstadt2:20 PMJena$831One-way1 transfer
10:05 AM2h15Ingolstadt12:20 PMJena$831One-way1 transfer
12:05 PM2h15Ingolstadt2:20 PMJena$831One-way1 transfer
4:05 PM2h15Ingolstadt6:20 PMJena$831One-way1 transfer
6:05 PM2h15Ingolstadt8:20 PMJena$831One-way1 transfer
8:04 AM2h16Ingolstadt10:20 AMJena$831One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Ingolstadt to Jena
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ingolstadt to Jena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $59. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, and a train costs an average of $115.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$115 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 15m Average total duration 9h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ingolstadt to Jena:
A bus is $56 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ingolstadt to Jena costing on average $115 (€93).
Other travel options to Jena take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 45m.
You'll arrive about 1h 5m sooner (2h 16m by train vs 3h 21m by car). Tickets start at around $115 (€93) compared to roughly $54 (€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.
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.
Live departures
Ingolstadt to Jena train times
The table below shows live departures for Ingolstadt to Jena trains for today, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:57 PM Ingolstadt | 3h59 | 3:56 AM Jena | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, June 2 | |||||
![]() | 6:03 AM Ingolstadt | 2h17 | 8:20 AM Jena | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:04 AM Ingolstadt | 2h16 | 10:20 AM Jena | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:05 AM Ingolstadt | 2h15 | 12:20 PM Jena | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:05 PM Ingolstadt | 2h15 | 2:20 PM Jena | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:04 PM Ingolstadt | 2h16 | 4:20 PM Jena | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:05 PM Ingolstadt | 2h15 | 6:20 PM Jena | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:05 PM Ingolstadt | 2h15 | 8:20 PM Jena | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:04 PM Ingolstadt | 2h16 | 10:20 PM Jena | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ingolstadt to Jena
Trains from Ingolstadt to Jena run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $115 (€93) but you can travel from only $59 (€47) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:15, the last at 20:38. The fastest train covers the 149 miles (241 km) distance in 2h 16m.
Distance 149 miles (241 km) |
Average train duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $115 (€93) |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 2h 16m |
First train 2:15 AM |
Last train 8:38 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) from Ingolstadt to Jena trainsDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) trains will get you between Ingolstadt and Jena from $59 (€47). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Ingolstadt to Jena
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ingolstadt to Jena 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 Jena, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Ingolstadt to Jena
- Monday: 06:30 - 18:00
- Tuesday: 06:30 - 18:00
- Wednesday: 06:30 - 18:00
- Thursday: 06:30 - 18:00
- Friday: 06:30 - 18:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 15:30
- Sunday: 11:00 - 17:00
- Nave Pizzaservice
- Pizzeria Romi
- China Restaurant Ten Eins
- Romeo e Giulietta
- Michelangelo
- Goldener Drache - Schnellrestaurant
- Our place
- Taj Mahal
- Eiscafe RIVA
- Portofino
- Wein-Tanne
- Subway
- Ibis
- Thüringer Hof
- Hotel Vielharmonie
- Hotel Rasenmühle
- Eiscafe RIVA
- Portofino
- Wein-Tanne
- Subway
- Ibis
- Thüringer Hof
- Hotel Vielharmonie
- Hotel Rasenmühle
- Trattoria Italia
- Zur Wartburg
- Wein-Tanne
- Bauersfeld
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