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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
$40
Average price
$40
Fastest journey
3 h 59 m
Average duration
3 h 59 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
224 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Karlsruhe to Ingolstadt is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karlsruhe to Ingolstadt will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
Of the 1 trains that leave Karlsruhe for Ingolstadt on Tue, Aug 04, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct trains cover the 224 km distance in an average of 3 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 59 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest trains will take 3 h 59 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.


Trains from Karlsruhe to Ingolstadt run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 but you can travel from only $28 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:38, the last at 23:11. The fastest train covers the 139 miles (224 km) distance in 3h 26m.
Distance 139 miles (224 km) |
Average train duration 3h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 26m |
First train 12:38 AM |
Last train 11:11 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
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Best time to book 3 days |
The table below shows live departures for Karlsruhe to Ingolstadt trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:32 AM Karlsruhe | 3h59 | 10:31 AM Ingolstadt | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe to Ingolstadt trains use the Karlsruhe Hbf to Ingolstadt Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Ingolstadt Nord. Use this guide to compare Karlsruhe and Ingolstadt train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Karlsruhe Hbf is 1 km from Karlsruhe city centre. Public transport options include:
Karlsruhe 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: Vinarte, Am Tiergarten, Panorama, Alter Brauhof
Wi-Fi is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. ATMs are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. Information desks are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Karlsruhe Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Karlsruhe Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Karlsruhe Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlsruhe Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Barbarossa, Hotel Avisa, Am Tiergarten, Aparthotel Aijana.
Karlsruhe West is 1 km from Karlsruhe city centre. Public transport options include:
Karlsruhe West 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: Beim Schupi, Rosenstüble 2.0, Saloniki, Rote Taube
Wi-Fi is available at Karlsruhe West. ATMs are available at Karlsruhe West.
Ticket office support is available at Karlsruhe West. Information desks are available at Karlsruhe West.
Luggage storage is available at Karlsruhe West. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Karlsruhe West: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Karlsruhe West: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlsruhe West.
Nearby hotels include Beim Schupi.
Karlsruhe-Durlach is 5 km from Karlsruhe city centre. Public transport options include:
Karlsruhe-Durlach 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: Hubraum, Vogel Hausbräu Durlach, Asia Gourmet, Borsalino
Wi-Fi is available at Karlsruhe-Durlach. ATMs are available at Karlsruhe-Durlach.
Ticket office support is available at Karlsruhe-Durlach. Information desks are available at Karlsruhe-Durlach.
Luggage storage is available at Karlsruhe-Durlach. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Karlsruhe-Durlach: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Karlsruhe-Durlach: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karlsruhe-Durlach.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Große Linde, Zum Erwin, Der Blaue Reiter.
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.
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