How to travel from Salzburg to Ingolstadt

There are 3 options to travel between Salzburg and Ingolstadt including taking a train, flight, and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Ingolstadt is a bus with an average price of €25.

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

A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Ingolstadt costing on average €35.

A bus is €415 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Ingolstadt costing on average €440.

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Ingolstadt is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 10m.

Other travel options to Ingolstadt take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 32m.

Flight takes on average 5h 37m.

The distance from Salzburg to Ingolstadt is approximately 100 miles (161 km).

The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Ingolstadt is:

• Around 8 flights per day.
• Around 8 trains per day.
• Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Ingolstadt as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Salzburg to Ingolstadt:

• Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Ingolstadt Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Ingolstadt, Nordbahnhof.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Salzburg to Ingolstadt, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Ingolstadt by bus.
• Travel with Bayerische Regiobahn, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Meridian, BOB & BRB, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Transdev GmbH, ÖBB | Railjet, Westbahn to go to Ingolstadt by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Salzburg to Ingolstadt:

• 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Salzburg to Ingolstadt often also extend their vacation to go to Munich, Nuremberg, Berlin, Prague, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ingolstadt and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Ingolstadt to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Ingolstadt, you can explore the Audi Forum Ingolstadt, an interactive museum dedicated to Audi's history and innovation. Discover the historic Old Town with its charming streets and Bavarian architecture, and visit the German Museum of Medicine History for insights into medical history. Enjoy a boat tour on the Danube River, and attend a performance at the Ingolstadt Theater. Don't miss the Audi Museum Mobile, Ingolstadt Village for luxury shopping, the New Castle with its Bavarian Army Museum, the Asam Church of Maria de Victoria for its stunning fresco, and Klenzepark for a leisurely walk or picnic along the Danube.

Typically, 2 to 3 days in Ingolstadt are sufficient to explore its main attractions such as the Audi Forum, Ingolstadt Village for shopping, and the historical sites like the New Castle and Asam Church.