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Compare train, bus, and flight for Salzburg to Ingolstadt
Omio recommends booking the train 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 zł 92 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł 92, while a flight costs an average of zł 2,353.
Distance: 100 miles (161 km)
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zł 211 Average price | zł 2,353 Average price | zł 92 Average price Cheapest | zł 61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Salzburg to Ingolstadt
Compare the available ways to get from Salzburg to Ingolstadt, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Ingolstadt:
A bus is zł 120 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Ingolstadt costing on average zł 211.
A bus is zł 2,262 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Ingolstadt costing on average zł 2,353.
Other travel options to Ingolstadt take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 59m.
Bus takes on average 4h 6m.
Tickets start at around zł 211 compared to roughly zł 61 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -zł 150. The journey takes 2h 43m versus 2h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Salzburg to Ingolstadt
How to get from Salzburg to Ingolstadt by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Ingolstadt is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

9:35 AM 5h35 Salzburg 3:10 PM Ingolstadt zł 2,805 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:35 AM 5h35 Salzburg 3:10 PM Ingolstadt zł 2,805 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:35 AM 5h35 Salzburg 3:10 PM Ingolstadt zł 2,805 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Ingolstadt:
A bus is zł 120 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Ingolstadt costing on average zł 211.
A bus is zł 2,262 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Ingolstadt costing on average zł 2,353.
Other travel options to Ingolstadt take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 59m.
Bus takes on average 4h 6m.
- Around 9 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Ingolstadt Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Ingolstadt, Nordbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Ingolstadt by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, EuroNight, ÖBB to go to Ingolstadt by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings to go to Ingolstadt by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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