How to travel from Aachen to Ingolstadt

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Aachen to Ingolstadt

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Ingolstadt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €98 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €98, while a train costs an average of €145.

Distance: 275 miles (444 km)

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€81

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16h 20m

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The cheapest way to travel from Aachen to Ingolstadt is a bus with an average price of €98.

This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Ingolstadt:

A bus is €47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Ingolstadt costing on average €145.

A bus is €298 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Ingolstadt costing on average €396.

The fastest way to travel from Aachen to Ingolstadt is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 31m.

Other travel options to Ingolstadt take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 6m.

Bus takes on average 16h 20m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Aachen and Ingolstadt including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Aachen to Ingolstadt among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €145 compared to roughly €81 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-63.43. The journey takes 5h 36m versus 5h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Aachen to Ingolstadt

How to get from Aachen to Ingolstadt by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Aachen to Ingolstadt is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    6:45 PM18h15
    Aachen
    1:00 PMIngolstadt
    961One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    6:45 PM18h15
    Aachen
    1:00 PMIngolstadt
    961One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    6:45 PM18h15
    Aachen
    1:00 PMIngolstadt
    961One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Aachen to Ingolstadt

Travel to Ingolstadt easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Aachen to Ingolstadt.

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There are 3 options to travel between Aachen and Ingolstadt including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Aachen to Ingolstadt is a bus with an average price of €98.

This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Ingolstadt:

A bus is €47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Ingolstadt costing on average €145.

A bus is €298 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Ingolstadt costing on average €396.

The fastest way to travel from Aachen to Ingolstadt is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 31m.

Other travel options to Ingolstadt take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 6m.

Bus takes on average 16h 20m.

The distance from Aachen to Ingolstadt is approximately 275 miles (444 km).
The average frequency per day from Aachen to Ingolstadt is:
  • Around 15 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Ingolstadt as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Aachen to Ingolstadt:
  • Trains mostly depart from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Ingolstadt Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Ingolstadt, Nordbahnhof.
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Aachen to Ingolstadt, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Ingolstadt by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Ingolstadt by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, British Airways, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Ingolstadt by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Aachen to Ingolstadt:
  • 12 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Aachen to Ingolstadt often also extend their vacation to go to Munich, Nuremberg, Berlin, Prague, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ingolstadt and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Ingolstadt to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Ingolstadt, you can explore the Audi Forum Ingolstadt, an interactive museum dedicated to Audi's history and innovation. Discover the historic Old Town with its charming streets and Bavarian architecture, and visit the German Museum of Medicine History for insights into medical history. Enjoy a boat tour on the Danube River, and attend a performance at the Ingolstadt Theater. Don't miss the Audi Museum Mobile, Ingolstadt Village for luxury shopping, the New Castle with its Bavarian Army Museum, the Asam Church of Maria de Victoria for its stunning fresco, and Klenzepark for a leisurely walk or picnic along the Danube.
Typically, 2 to 3 days in Ingolstadt are sufficient to explore its main attractions such as the Audi Forum, Ingolstadt Village for shopping, and the historical sites like the New Castle and Asam Church.

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