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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ingolstadt to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ingolstadt to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$82 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $126 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Zurich:
A bus is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ingolstadt to Zurich costing on average $82 (€67).
A bus is $242 (€198) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ingolstadt to Zurich costing on average $284 (€232).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 2m.
Flight takes on average 9h 20m.
Travel optionsfrom Ingolstadt to Zurich
How to get from Ingolstadt to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ingolstadt to Zurich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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57104 · 4203 · 1776412:38 AM9h45Ingolstadt Hbf10:23 AMZurich HB$441One-way5 transfers
Cheapest
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57104 · 4203 · 1776412:38 AM9h45Ingolstadt Hbf10:23 AMZurich HB$441One-way5 transfers
Fastest
59173 · ECE 1985:39 AM4h49Ingolstadt Hbf10:28 AMZurich HB$841One-way1 transfer
Other options
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3214 · 4725 · IC 48710:11 AM6h12Ingolstadt Hbf4:23 PMZurich HB$461One-way3 transfers
ICE 1107 · 57002 · 57104 · 420312:42 AM9h41Ingolstadt Hbf10:23 AMZurich HB$501One-way6 transfers
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3246 · 4717 · IC 4836:12 AM6h11Ingolstadt Hbf12:23 PMZurich HB$591One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ingolstadt to Zurich:
A bus is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ingolstadt to Zurich costing on average $82 (€67).
A bus is $242 (€198) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ingolstadt to Zurich costing on average $284 (€232).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 2m.
Flight takes on average 9h 20m.
- Around 31 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ingolstadt and Zurich 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 Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Ingolstadt Hbf and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Ingolstadt, Nordbahnhof and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Omnibus to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, agilis, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Zurich by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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