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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bielefeld to Ingolstadt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bielefeld to Ingolstadt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $79 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 33m. 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 $79, while a flight costs an average of $407.
Distance: 259 miles (417 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$167 Average price | $407 Average price | $79 Average price Cheapest | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 50m Average total duration 11h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.0kg 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 Bielefeld to Ingolstadt:
A bus is $89 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Ingolstadt costing on average $167.
A bus is $329 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bielefeld to Ingolstadt costing on average $407.
Other travel options to Ingolstadt take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 45m.
Bus takes on average 11h 50m.
You'll arrive about 27m sooner (5h 15m by train vs 5h 42m by car). Tickets start at around $167 compared to roughly $92 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.
Travel optionsfrom Bielefeld to Ingolstadt
How to get from Bielefeld to Ingolstadt by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bielefeld to Ingolstadt is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:05 AM4h58Bielefeld1:03 PMIngolstadt$1281One-way1 transfer
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8:05 AM4h58Bielefeld1:03 PMIngolstadt$1281One-way1 transfer
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8:05 AM4h58Bielefeld1:03 PMIngolstadt$1281One-way1 transfer
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10:05 AM4h58Bielefeld3:03 PMIngolstadt$1281One-way1 transfer
12:05 PM4h58Bielefeld5:03 PMIngolstadt$1281One-way1 transfer
4:05 PM4h58Bielefeld9:03 PMIngolstadt$1281One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Ingolstadt:
A bus is $89 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Ingolstadt costing on average $167.
A bus is $329 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bielefeld to Ingolstadt costing on average $407.
Other travel options to Ingolstadt take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 45m.
Bus takes on average 11h 50m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bielefeld and Ingolstadt as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hannover Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede and arrive in Ingolstadt, Nordbahnhof.
- Trains mostly depart from Bielefeld Hbf and arrive in Ingolstadt Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Ingolstadt by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Ingolstadt by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Ingolstadt by train.
- 5 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines.
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