How to travel from Ingolstadt to Stuttgart

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ingolstadt to Stuttgart

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Ingolstadt to Stuttgart among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF18 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF18, while a flight costs an average of CHF187.

Distance: 102 miles (165 km)

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CHF187

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CHF49

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CHF18

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CHF29

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3h 5m

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3h 15m

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2h 45m

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30m

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4h 5m

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3h 35m

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2h 51m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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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 Stuttgart is a bus with an average price of CHF18.

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

A bus is CHF31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ingolstadt to Stuttgart costing on average CHF49.

A bus is CHF169 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ingolstadt to Stuttgart costing on average CHF187.

The fastest way to travel from Ingolstadt to Stuttgart is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 5m.

Other travel options to Stuttgart take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 15m.

Bus takes on average 4h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Ingolstadt and Stuttgart including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Ingolstadt to Stuttgart among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 1h 46m sooner (1h 5m by flight vs 2h 51m by car). Tickets start at around CHF187 compared to roughly CHF29 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Ingolstadt to Stuttgart

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:05 PM8h40
    Ingolstadt, Nordbahnhof
    10:45 PMStuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof
    CHF171One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:05 PM8h40
    Ingolstadt, Nordbahnhof
    10:45 PMStuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof
    CHF171One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH2144
    8:05 AM0h45
    Munich Airport
    8:50 AMStuttgart Airport
    CHF991One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 882 · IC 2164
    8:56 AM2h57
    Ingolstadt Hbf
    11:53 AMStuttgart Hbf
    CHF291One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn59119 · ICE 918 · 4212+agilis84120
    9:11 AM3h12
    Ingolstadt Hbf
    12:23 PMStuttgart Hbf
    CHF401One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn57037 · ICE 568+agilis84118
    8:10 AM2h52
    Ingolstadt Hbf
    11:02 AMStuttgart Hbf
    CHF421One-way
    2 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2148
    3:30 PM0h45
    Munich Airport
    4:15 PMStuttgart Airport
    CHF991One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2152
    10:00 PM0h45
    Munich Airport
    10:45 PMStuttgart Airport
    CHF1331One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2146
    11:40 AM0h45
    Munich Airport
    12:25 PMStuttgart Airport
    CHF1891One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Ingolstadt to Stuttgart

Travel to Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart.

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There are 3 options to travel between Ingolstadt and Stuttgart including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Ingolstadt to Stuttgart is a bus with an average price of CHF18.

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

A bus is CHF31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ingolstadt to Stuttgart costing on average CHF49.

A bus is CHF169 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ingolstadt to Stuttgart costing on average CHF187.

The fastest way to travel from Ingolstadt to Stuttgart is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 5m.

Other travel options to Stuttgart take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 15m.

Bus takes on average 4h 5m.

The distance from Ingolstadt to Stuttgart is approximately 102 miles (165 km).
The average frequency per day from Ingolstadt to Stuttgart is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 5 flights per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ingolstadt and Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart:
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Stuttgart Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Ingolstadt Hbf and arrive in Stuttgart Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Ingolstadt, Nordbahnhof and arrive in Stuttgart, Vaihingen Bahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ingolstadt to Stuttgart, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Stuttgart by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, agilis, TGV, Transdev GmbH to go to Stuttgart by train.
Omio customers who travel from Ingolstadt to Stuttgart often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Munich, Barcelona, Vienna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Stuttgart and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Stuttgart to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Stuttgart, you can explore the vibrant Markthalle for a variety of delicacies, enjoy a leisurely walk in the beautiful Killesberg Park, visit the Porsche Museum, and experience a performance at the Stuttgart Opera House. Don't miss the lively Cannstatter Volksfest, one of the largest beer festivals in the world. For the best sights, check out the Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart State Gallery, Wilhelma Zoo and Botanical Garden, Stuttgart TV Tower, and Schlossplatz, the city's largest square.
For a well-rounded experience in Stuttgart, 2 to 3 days are typically sufficient to explore its cultural attractions, enjoy local cuisine, and visit key sites like the Mercedes-Benz Museum and Schlossplatz.

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