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Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Ingolstadt

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Ingolstadt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $66 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $66, while a flight costs an average of $443.

Distance: 338 miles (544 km)

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Driving

$146

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$66

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$443

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$119

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5h 45m

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5h 15m

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9h 50m

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2h 1m

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7h 30m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.5 - 1.4kg

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1.6 - 3.3kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Ingolstadt is a bus with an average price of $66 (€54).

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

A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Ingolstadt costing on average $107 (€88).

A bus is $107 (€88) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Ingolstadt costing on average $173 (€141).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Ingolstadt is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 18m.

Other travel options to Ingolstadt take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 56m.

Bus takes on average 9h 50m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Hamburg and Ingolstadt including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Hamburg to Ingolstadt among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 2h 4m faster (5h 26m by train vs 7h 30m by car) and roughly $12 (€10) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($107 (€88) vs $119 (€98)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Hamburg to Ingolstadt

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

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:00 PM15h00
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    2:00 PMIngolstadt, Nordbahnhof
    $471One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:00 PM15h00
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    2:00 PMIngolstadt, Nordbahnhof
    $471One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4115
    9:25 PM1h20
    Hamburg Airport
    10:45 PMMunich Airport
    $1841One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 885
    6:01 PM5h02
    Hamburg Hbf
    11:03 PMIngolstadt Hbf
    $601One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 607 · ICE 1107
    6:34 PM5h22
    Hamburg Hbf
    11:56 PMIngolstadt Hbf
    $601One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 605 · ICE 1105
    4:34 PM5h24
    Hamburg Hbf
    9:58 PMIngolstadt Hbf
    $601One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    5:10 PM15h35
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    8:45 AMIngolstadt, Nordbahnhof
    $481One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:39 PM15h06
    Hamburg Hbf
    8:45 AMIngolstadt, Nordbahnhof
    $481One-way
    2 transfers
  • EurowingsEW7174
    6:45 PM1h20
    Hamburg Airport
    8:05 PMMunich Airport
    $2971One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW7170
    6:25 AM1h20
    Hamburg Airport
    7:45 AMMunich Airport
    $3351One-way
    0 transfers
  • Condor FlugdienstDE6542 · DE6035
    3:35 PM20h10
    Hamburg Airport
    11:45 AMNuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
    $3781One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Ingolstadt.

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There are 3 options to travel between Hamburg and Ingolstadt including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Ingolstadt is a bus with an average price of $90 (€73).

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

A bus is $56 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Ingolstadt costing on average $146 (€119).

A bus is $353 (€289) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Ingolstadt costing on average $443 (€362).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Ingolstadt is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 1m.

Other travel options to Ingolstadt take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 45m.

Bus takes on average 12h 52m.

The distance from Hamburg to Ingolstadt is approximately 338 miles (544 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Ingolstadt is:
  • Around 31 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Ingolstadt:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Ingolstadt Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Ingolstadt, Nordbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Ingolstadt, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Ingolstadt by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Ingolstadt by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Sas Airways, Icelandair, CitizenPlane, Eurowings, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta, Luxair, Lufthansa, GetJet Airlines to go to Ingolstadt by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Ingolstadt with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 12 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa, GetJet Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg 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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