How to travel from Ingolstadt to Cologne

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ingolstadt to Cologne

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ingolstadt to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $58. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. 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 bus costs an average of $58, and a flight costs an average of $121.

Distance: 249 miles (401 km)

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$90

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4h 53m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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1.2 - 2.4kg

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

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

FlixBus
03:05PM17h00
Ingolstadt
08:05AMCologne
$591One-way
0 transfers

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03:05PM17h00
Ingolstadt
08:05AMCologne
$591One-way
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01:05PM14h35
Ingolstadt
03:40AMCologne
$591One-way
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FAQs: Travel from Ingolstadt to Cologne

Travel to Cologne 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 Ingolstadt to Cologne.

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There are 3 options to travel between Ingolstadt and Cologne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Ingolstadt to Cologne is a train with an average price of $27 (€22).

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

A train is $31 (€25) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ingolstadt to Cologne costing on average $58 (€47).

A train is $94 (€76) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ingolstadt to Cologne costing on average $121 (€98).

The fastest way to travel from Ingolstadt to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 9m.

Bus takes on average 14h 30m.

The distance from Ingolstadt to Cologne is approximately 249 miles (401 km).
The average frequency per day from Ingolstadt to Cologne is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ingolstadt and Cologne 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 Ingolstadt to Cologne:
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Ingolstadt Hbf and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Ingolstadt, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ingolstadt to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Cologne by train.
  • Travel with Eurowings to go to Cologne by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Cologne by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Ingolstadt to Cologne with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Ingolstadt to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.
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