How to travel from Ingolstadt to Frankfurt am Main

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ingolstadt to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Ingolstadt to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $58 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, while a flight costs an average of $420.

Distance: 154 miles (249 km)

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$420

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$54

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3h 47m

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The cheapest way to travel from Ingolstadt to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $41 (€33).

This is compared to other travel options from Ingolstadt to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ingolstadt to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $53 (€43).

A bus is $100 (€82) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ingolstadt to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $141 (€115).

The fastest way to travel from Ingolstadt to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 18m.

Bus takes on average 5h 18m.

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

The journey is about 50m faster (2h 48m by train vs 3h 38m by car) and roughly $0.84 (€0.69) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($53 (€43) vs $54 (€44)). 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 Frankfurt am Main

How to get from Ingolstadt to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

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

  • FlixBus
    6:50 AM15h25
    Ingolstadt
    10:15 PMFrankfurt am Main
    $401One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    6:50 AM15h25
    Ingolstadt
    10:15 PMFrankfurt am Main
    $401One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    12:05 PM12h15
    Ingolstadt
    12:20 AMFrankfurt am Main
    $651One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    10:50 PM14h30
    Ingolstadt
    1:20 PMFrankfurt am Main
    $471One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Ingolstadt to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main.

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There are 3 options to travel between Ingolstadt and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Ingolstadt to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $58 (€48).

This is compared to other travel options from Ingolstadt to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ingolstadt to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $90 (€74).

A bus is $362 (€296) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ingolstadt to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $420 (€344).

The fastest way to travel from Ingolstadt to Frankfurt am Main is by train with an average journey time of 3h 29m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 47m.

Bus takes on average 9h 36m.

The distance from Ingolstadt to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 154 miles (249 km).
The average frequency per day from Ingolstadt to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 22 flights per day.
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ingolstadt and Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main:
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Ingolstadt Hbf and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Ingolstadt, Nordbahnhof and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ingolstadt to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
  • Travel with agilis, Deutsche Bahn to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, British Airways, Condor Flugdienst to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Ingolstadt to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 18 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst.
Omio customers who travel from Ingolstadt to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Frankfurt am Main to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Frankfurt am Main, visitors can enjoy panoramic views from the Main Tower and explore the vibrant Kleinmarkthalle for a variety of foods. The Senckenberg Natural History Museum offers fascinating dinosaur fossils, while a walk along the River Main provides scenic vistas. Shop at the lively Zeil or visit the Römer, a historic city hall. Art enthusiasts can explore the Städel Museum, while nature lovers will appreciate the Palmengarten. Delve into literary history at the Goethe House and admire the Gothic architecture of Frankfurt Cathedral.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Frankfurt am Main is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Römer, Städel Museum, and Palmengarten, while also enjoying the city's vibrant dining and shopping scenes.
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