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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ingolstadt to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ingolstadt to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, and a flight costs an average of $63.
Distance: 338 miles (544 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$137 Average price | $75 Average price Cheapest | $238 Average price | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 53m Average total duration 13h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ingolstadt to Hamburg:
A bus is $62 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ingolstadt to Hamburg costing on average $137 (€112).
A bus is $163 (€133) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ingolstadt to Hamburg costing on average $238 (€195).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 39m.
Bus takes on average 13h 23m.
Travel optionsfrom Ingolstadt to Hamburg
How to get from Ingolstadt to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ingolstadt to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain11:50 PM16h35Ingolstadt, Nordbahnhof4:25 PMHamburg Hbf$511One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain11:50 PM16h35Ingolstadt, Nordbahnhof4:25 PMHamburg Hbf$511One-way2 transfers
Fastest
LH20789:15 PM1h15Munich Airport10:30 PMHamburg Airport$2831One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 7844:56 PM5h40Ingolstadt Hbf10:36 PMHamburg Hbf$861One-way0 transfers
ICE 7862:56 PM5h40Ingolstadt Hbf8:36 PMHamburg Hbf$981One-way0 transfers
ICE 88010:56 AM5h40Ingolstadt Hbf4:36 PMHamburg Hbf$1101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:05 PM19h10Ingolstadt, Nordbahnhof11:15 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$521One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:05 PM16h45Ingolstadt, Nordbahnhof6:50 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$521One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:50 PM13h25Ingolstadt, Nordbahnhof1:15 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof$601One-way2 transfers
EW71758:45 PM1h20Munich Airport10:05 PMHamburg Airport$2341One-way0 transfers
EW717312:25 PM1h20Munich Airport1:45 PMHamburg Airport$2341One-way0 transfers
DE6012 · DE16977:10 PM15h20Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport10:30 AMHamburg Airport$2861One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ingolstadt to Hamburg:
A bus is $62 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ingolstadt to Hamburg costing on average $137 (€112).
A bus is $163 (€133) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ingolstadt to Hamburg costing on average $238 (€195).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 39m.
Bus takes on average 13h 23m.
- Around 36 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ingolstadt and Hamburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Ingolstadt Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Ingolstadt, Nordbahnhof and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Hamburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Hamburg by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings to go to Hamburg by flight.
- 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet.
- 12 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings.
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