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Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
Vienna’s flagship fine-arts museum, known for Habsburg collections, Old Masters, and grand interiors. A top choice for art lovers.
Cheapest price
$83
Average price
$145
Fastest journey
4 h 33 m
Average duration
4 h 41 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
370 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ingolstadt to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ingolstadt to Vienna will cost around $145 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $83.
Of the 14 trains that leave Ingolstadt for Vienna on Tue, Jun 09, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 09 the direct trains cover the 370 km distance in an average of 4 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 33 m .
On Tue, Jun 09 the slowest trains will take 5 h 13 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ICE 781 · EC 115 · RJX 161
ICE 21+
84319
ICE 1221
ICE 1221
ICE 1221+
IC 647
RB17+
ICE 21
ICE 21+
84319
ICE 1221
ICE 1221
RB17+
ICE 21+
IC 641Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ingolstadt to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a flight costs an average of $134.
Distance: 229 miles (370 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$106 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $267 Average price | $103 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ingolstadt to Vienna:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ingolstadt to Vienna costing on average $106 (€87).
A bus is $200 (€163) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ingolstadt to Vienna costing on average $267 (€218).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 0m.
Train takes on average 5h 6m.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (5h 6m by train vs 5h 23m by car). Tickets start at around $106 (€87) compared to roughly $103 (€84) 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, ÖBB | ICE, Westbahn.
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 Ingolstadt to Vienna trains for today, Monday, June 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:05 AM Ingolstadt | 5h35 | 1:40 PM Vienna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:13 AM Ingolstadt | 4h40 | 2:53 PM Vienna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:08 PM Ingolstadt | 6h08 | 9:16 PM Vienna | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 9 | |||||
RB17+ ICE 21+ IC 641 | 8:14 AM Ingolstadt Hbf | 5h13 | 1:27 PM Vienna Airport | 2 transfers | |
ICE 21+ 84319 | Delayed 7:25 AM 8:14 AMIngolstadt Hbf | 4h33 | 12:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RB17+ ICE 21 | On time 8:14 AM Ingolstadt Hbf | 4h33 | 12:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 781 · EC 115 · RJX 161 | On time 9:05 AM Ingolstadt Hbf | 5h27 | 2:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Ingolstadt to Vienna run on average 16 times per day, taking around 5h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $45 (€37) but you can travel from only $40 (€33) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 229 miles (370 km) distance in 4h 32m.
Distance 229 miles (370 km) |
Average train duration 5h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 (€37) |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 32m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Vienna’s flagship fine-arts museum, known for Habsburg collections, Old Masters, and grand interiors. A top choice for art lovers.
Major art museum with graphic arts, Monet to Picasso highlights, and strong temporary exhibitions in the city center.
Baroque palace museum complex best known for Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss, plus Austrian art from the Middle Ages to today.
The city’s walkable core, filled with imperial streets, churches, and squares. Essential for first-time visitors.
Vienna’s grand boulevard lined with major public buildings, ideal for a classic walking route and architectural overview.
Vienna’s central square around St. Stephen’s Cathedral, a busy meeting point and key orientation spot in the old city.
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Austrian-style fried chicken, especially associated with Viennese cooking, with a crunchy coating and often served with salad or lemon.
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Historic Viennese restaurant famous for oversized schnitzel, with a lively traditional atmosphere in the city center.
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