How to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Ingolstadt

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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)

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$158

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$95

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6h 11m

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5h 41m

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5h 54m

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The cheapest way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Ingolstadt is a train with an average price of $158 (€129).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Ingolstadt is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 27m.

Other travel options to Ingolstadt take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 28m.

Train takes on average 5h 41m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Gelsenkirchen and Ingolstadt including taking a train and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Ingolstadt among Omio's users.

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from Gelsenkirchen to Ingolstadt

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

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

  • Lufthansa
    5:15 AM1h05
    Gelsenkirchen
    6:20 AMIngolstadt
    $2041One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Lufthansa
    5:15 AM1h05
    Gelsenkirchen
    6:20 AMIngolstadt
    $2041One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Lufthansa
    5:15 AM1h05
    Gelsenkirchen
    6:20 AMIngolstadt
    $2041One-way
    0 transfers

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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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Gelsenkirchen and Ingolstadt including taking a train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Ingolstadt is a train with an average price of $158 (€129).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Ingolstadt is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 27m.

Other travel options to Ingolstadt take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 28m.

Train takes on average 5h 41m.

The distance from Gelsenkirchen to Ingolstadt is approximately 268 miles (432 km).
The average frequency per day from Gelsenkirchen to Ingolstadt is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Gelsenkirchen to Ingolstadt:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Ingolstadt, Nordbahnhof.
  • Trains mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arrive in Ingolstadt Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Gelsenkirchen to Ingolstadt, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Ingolstadt by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Eurobahn to go to Ingolstadt by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Gelsenkirchen to Ingolstadt:
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Gelsenkirchen 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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