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Compare train and bus for Chemnitz to Ingolstadt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chemnitz to Ingolstadt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 47, while a train costs an average of CHF 145.
Distance: 157 miles (254 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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CHF 145 Average price | CHF 47 Average price Cheapest | CHF 47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Chemnitz to Ingolstadt
Compare the available ways to get from Chemnitz to Ingolstadt, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Chemnitz to Ingolstadt:
A bus is CHF 98 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chemnitz to Ingolstadt costing on average CHF 145.
Other travel options to Ingolstadt take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 55m.
Tickets start at around CHF 145 compared to roughly CHF 47 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -CHF 98. The journey takes 3h 39m versus 3h 27m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Chemnitz to Ingolstadt
How to get from Chemnitz to Ingolstadt by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chemnitz to Ingolstadt is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:20 AM 4h25 Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal 8:45 AM Ingolstadt, Nordbahnhof CHF 31 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FlixBus4:20 AM 4h25 Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal 8:45 AM Ingolstadt, Nordbahnhof CHF 31 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FlixBus4:20 AM 4h25 Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal 8:45 AM Ingolstadt, Nordbahnhof CHF 31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
74173 · ICE 507 · ICE 150710:31 AM 5h04 Chemnitz Hbf 3:35 PM Ingolstadt Hbf CHF 118 1 One-way 2 transfers
74175 · ICE 1744 · ICE 100911:31 AM 5h07 Chemnitz Hbf 4:38 PM Ingolstadt Hbf CHF 118 1 One-way 2 transfers
74171 · ICE 91 · ICE 10079:31 AM 5h08 Chemnitz Hbf 2:39 PM Ingolstadt Hbf CHF 118 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chemnitz to Ingolstadt:
A bus is CHF 98 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chemnitz to Ingolstadt costing on average CHF 145.
Other travel options to Ingolstadt take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 55m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chemnitz and Ingolstadt as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chemnitz Hbf and arrive in Ingolstadt Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal and arrive in Ingolstadt, Nordbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Ingolstadt by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Ingolstadt by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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