How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Ingolstadt

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Ingolstadt

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Ingolstadt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, and a train costs an average of €25.

Distance: 154 miles (249 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Ingolstadt is a bus with an average price of €42.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Ingolstadt:

A bus is €30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Ingolstadt costing on average €72.

A bus is €101 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Ingolstadt costing on average €143.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Ingolstadt is by flight with an average journey time of 47m.

Other travel options to Ingolstadt take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 54m.

Bus takes on average 4h 19m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Ingolstadt including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Ingolstadt among Omio's users.

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Ingolstadt.

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There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Ingolstadt including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Ingolstadt is a bus with an average price of €42.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Ingolstadt:

A bus is €30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Ingolstadt costing on average €72.

A bus is €101 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Ingolstadt costing on average €143.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Ingolstadt is by flight with an average journey time of 47m.

Other travel options to Ingolstadt take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 54m.

Bus takes on average 4h 19m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Ingolstadt is approximately 154 miles (249 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Ingolstadt is:
  • Around 20 flights per day.
  • Around 15 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Ingolstadt:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Ingolstadt Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Ingolstadt, Nordbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Ingolstadt, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Ingolstadt by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Ingolstadt by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Ingolstadt with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main 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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