How to travel from Ingolstadt to Düsseldorf

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ingolstadt to Düsseldorf

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ingolstadt to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $60 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $60, while a flight costs an average of $148.

Distance: 267 miles (430 km)

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$76

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$60

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$148

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$94

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5h 4m

Average total duration

4h 34m

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30m

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6h 16m

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5h 46m

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3h 13m

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1h 13m

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5h 56m

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0.4 - 1.1kg

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1.3 - 2.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Ingolstadt to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of $60.

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

A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ingolstadt to Düsseldorf costing on average $76.

A bus is $89 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ingolstadt to Düsseldorf costing on average $148.

The fastest way to travel from Ingolstadt to Düsseldorf is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 13m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 4m.

Bus takes on average 6h 16m.

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

The journey is about 1h 22m faster (4h 34m by train vs 5h 56m by car) and roughly $18 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($76 vs $94). 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 Ingolstadt to Düsseldorf

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:05 PM15h30
    Ingolstadt, Nordbahnhof
    5:35 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $571One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:05 PM15h30
    Ingolstadt, Nordbahnhof
    5:35 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    $571One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW9089
    8:55 PM1h10
    Munich Airport
    10:05 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $1421One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    11:50 PM13h24
    Ingolstadt, Nordbahnhof
    1:14 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $901One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 788 · ICE 28
    12:56 PM5h36
    Ingolstadt Hbf
    6:32 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $1251One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1008 · ICE 628
    12:05 PM4h35
    Ingolstadt Hbf
    4:40 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    $1471One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1972
    6:35 AM1h10
    Munich Airport
    7:45 AMCologne Bonn Airport
    $1641One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4218
    8:10 AM1h10
    Munich Airport
    9:20 AMDusseldorf Airport
    $1931One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4106
    7:30 AM1h10
    Munich Airport
    8:40 AMDusseldorf Airport
    $1931One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Ingolstadt to Düsseldorf

Travel to Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf.

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There are 3 options to travel between Ingolstadt and Düsseldorf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Ingolstadt to Düsseldorf is a train with an average price of $76.

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

A train is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ingolstadt to Düsseldorf costing on average $80.

A train is $387 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ingolstadt to Düsseldorf costing on average $462.

The fastest way to travel from Ingolstadt to Düsseldorf is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 51m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 4m.

Bus takes on average 12h 25m.

The distance from Ingolstadt to Düsseldorf is approximately 267 miles (430 km).
The average frequency per day from Ingolstadt to Düsseldorf is:
  • Around 21 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ingolstadt and Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf:
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Ingolstadt Hbf and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Ingolstadt, Nordbahnhof and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ingolstadt to Düsseldorf, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Düsseldorf by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings to go to Düsseldorf by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Ingolstadt to Düsseldorf with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
  • 12 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline.
Omio customers who travel from Ingolstadt to Düsseldorf often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, London, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Düsseldorf and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Düsseldorf to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Düsseldorf, you can explore Carlsplatz markets for diverse foods, take a Rhine River boat cruise, or visit the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum. Enjoy performances at Deutsche Oper am Rhein, or relax in the Japanese Garden in Nordpark. Key sights include the Rheinturm for city views, luxury shopping at Königsallee, vibrant nightlife in Altstadt, art at Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, and the baroque beauty of Schloss Benrath.
Typically, 2 to 3 days are sufficient to explore Düsseldorf's key attractions, such as the Altstadt, Königsallee, and Rheinturm, while enjoying its vibrant art scene and culinary offerings.

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