How to travel from Friedrichshafen to Ingolstadt

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Compare train and bus for Friedrichshafen to Ingolstadt

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Friedrichshafen to Ingolstadt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 38m. 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 CHF28, while a train costs an average of CHF52.

Distance: 118 miles (190 km)

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CHF52

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CHF36

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4h 5m

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3h 35m

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3h 8m

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The cheapest way to travel from Friedrichshafen to Ingolstadt is a bus with an average price of CHF28.

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

A bus is CHF24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Friedrichshafen to Ingolstadt costing on average CHF52.

The fastest way to travel from Friedrichshafen to Ingolstadt is by train with an average journey time of 3h 38m.

Other travel options to Ingolstadt take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Friedrichshafen and Ingolstadt including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Friedrichshafen to Ingolstadt among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around CHF28 compared to roughly CHF36 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF8. The journey takes 3h 35m versus 3h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Friedrichshafen to Ingolstadt

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBus
    7:10 PM3h35
    Friedrichshafen
    10:45 PMIngolstadt
    CHF231One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    7:10 PM3h35
    Friedrichshafen
    10:45 PMIngolstadt
    CHF231One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    7:10 PM3h35
    Friedrichshafen
    10:45 PMIngolstadt
    CHF231One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    9:25 AM5h10
    Friedrichshafen
    2:35 PMIngolstadt
    CHF311One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Friedrichshafen 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 Friedrichshafen to Ingolstadt.

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There are 2 options to travel between Friedrichshafen and Ingolstadt including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Friedrichshafen to Ingolstadt is a bus with an average price of CHF28.

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

A bus is CHF24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Friedrichshafen to Ingolstadt costing on average CHF52.

The fastest way to travel from Friedrichshafen to Ingolstadt is by train with an average journey time of 3h 38m.

Other travel options to Ingolstadt take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 5m.

The distance from Friedrichshafen to Ingolstadt is approximately 118 miles (190 km).
The average frequency per day from Friedrichshafen to Ingolstadt is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Friedrichshafen to Ingolstadt:
  • Buses mostly depart from Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof and arrive in Ingolstadt, Nordbahnhof.
  • Trains mostly depart from Friedrichshafen Stadt and arrive in Ingolstadt Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Friedrichshafen to Ingolstadt, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with agilis, Deutsche Bahn to go to Ingolstadt by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Ingolstadt by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Friedrichshafen to Ingolstadt:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Friedrichshafen to Ingolstadt often also extend their vacation to go to Munich, Berlin, Prague, Nuremberg, 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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