How to travel from Salzburg to Ingolstadt

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Salzburg to Ingolstadt

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Ingolstadt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 12m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, while a flight costs an average of $629.

Distance: 100 miles (161 km)

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3h 59m

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The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Ingolstadt is a bus with an average price of $24.

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

A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Ingolstadt costing on average $52.

A bus is $605 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Ingolstadt costing on average $629.

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Ingolstadt is by train with an average journey time of 3h 12m.

Other travel options to Ingolstadt take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 59m.

Bus takes on average 4h 7m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Salzburg and Ingolstadt including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Salzburg to Ingolstadt among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $24 compared to roughly $16 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-8.25. The journey takes 3h 37m versus 2h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Salzburg to Ingolstadt

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

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

  • FlixBus
    9:00 AM3h35
    Salzburg
    12:35 PMIngolstadt
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    9:00 AM3h35
    Salzburg
    12:35 PMIngolstadt
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    9:00 AM3h35
    Salzburg
    12:35 PMIngolstadt
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    10:00 AM3h35
    Salzburg
    1:35 PMIngolstadt
    $391One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Salzburg to Ingolstadt

Travel to Ingolstadt 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 Salzburg to Ingolstadt.

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There are 3 options to travel between Salzburg and Ingolstadt including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Ingolstadt is a bus with an average price of $24.

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

A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Ingolstadt costing on average $52.

A bus is $605 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Ingolstadt costing on average $629.

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Ingolstadt is by train with an average journey time of 3h 12m.

Other travel options to Ingolstadt take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 59m.

Bus takes on average 4h 7m.

The distance from Salzburg to Ingolstadt is approximately 100 miles (161 km).
The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Ingolstadt is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 9 flights per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Ingolstadt 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 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:
  • 1 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.

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