.png){kind=small}
4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Gelsenkirchen to Ingolstadt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gelsenkirchen to Ingolstadt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $117. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $117, and a train costs an average of $117.
Distance: 268 miles (432 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$158 Average price Cheapest | $95 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 11m Average total duration Fastest 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Ingolstadt:
A train is $112 (€91) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Ingolstadt costing on average $270 (€221).
Other travel options to Ingolstadt take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 28m.
Train takes on average 5h 41m.
Travel optionsfrom Gelsenkirchen to Ingolstadt
How to get from Gelsenkirchen to Ingolstadt by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Ingolstadt is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:15 AM1h05Gelsenkirchen6:20 AMIngolstadt$2041One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5:15 AM1h05Gelsenkirchen6:20 AMIngolstadt$2041One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:15 AM1h05Gelsenkirchen6:20 AMIngolstadt$2041One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jun 21
Jun 22
Jun 23
Jun 24
Jun 25
Jun 26
Jun 27
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Gelsenkirchen 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 Gelsenkirchen to Ingolstadt.
This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Ingolstadt:
A train is $112 (€91) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Ingolstadt costing on average $270 (€221).
Other travel options to Ingolstadt take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 28m.
Train takes on average 5h 41m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gelsenkirchen and Ingolstadt as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arrive in Ingolstadt Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Ingolstadt, Nordbahnhof.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Eurobahn to go to Ingolstadt by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Ingolstadt by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Travelling from Gelsenkirchen to Ingolstadt: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
