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 €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 40m. 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 €20, and a flight costs an average of €87.

Distance: 154 miles (249 km)

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Flight

€62

Average price

€30

Average price

Cheapest

€134

Average price

3h 30m

Average total duration

3h 0m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 51m

Average total duration

4h 21m

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30m

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3h 40m

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40m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.5kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Lufthansa Cityline

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from Frankfurt am Main to Ingolstadt

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Ingolstadt by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Ingolstadt is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Deutsche BahnICE 527 · 4019
08:57AM2h55
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
11:52AMIngolstadt Hbf
$551One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:59PM14h01
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
02:00PMIngolstadt, Nordbahnhof
$531One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

LufthansaLH144
12:45PM0h45
Frankfurt am Main Airport
01:30PMNuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
$1631One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 527 · 4019
08:41AM3h11
Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
11:52AMIngolstadt Hbf
$551One-way
1 transfer
Hessische Landesbahn11844+Deutsche Bahn4609 · ICE 785
09:07AM3h54
Frankfurt am Main Flughafen
01:01PMIngolstadt Hbf
$551One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 621 · 4023
10:57AM2h54
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
01:51PMIngolstadt Hbf
$671One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:45AM15h15
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
04:00PMIngolstadt, Nordbahnhof
$551One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:30PM14h30
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
02:00PMIngolstadt, Nordbahnhof
$751One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:05AM14h55
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
04:00PMIngolstadt, Nordbahnhof
$821One-way
1 transfer
LufthansaLH142
09:20AM0h45
Frankfurt am Main Airport
10:05AMNuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
$1871One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH150
09:30PM0h45
Frankfurt am Main Airport
10:15PMNuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
$1631One-way
0 transfers
Lufthansa CitylineLH148
05:20PM0h45
Frankfurt am Main Airport
06:05PMNuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
$1871One-way
0 transfers

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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 train with an average price of $21 (€17).

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

A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Frankfurt am Main to Ingolstadt costing on average $25 (€20).

A train is $88 (€70) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Ingolstadt costing on average $109 (€87).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Ingolstadt is by flight with an average journey time of 45m.

Other travel options to Ingolstadt take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 37m.

Bus takes on average 6h 5m.

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 19 flights per day.
  • Around 16 trains per day.
  • Around 7 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:
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Ingolstadt Hbf.
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
  • 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 Lufthansa Cityline to go to Ingolstadt by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn 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.
  • 17 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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.
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