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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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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$629 Average price | $52 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 59m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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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.
Other travel options to Ingolstadt take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 59m.
Bus takes on average 4h 7m.
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.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:00 AM3h35Salzburg12:35 PMIngolstadt$361One-way0 transfers
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9:00 AM3h35Salzburg12:35 PMIngolstadt$361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9:00 AM3h35Salzburg12:35 PMIngolstadt$361One-way0 transfers
Other options
10:00 AM3h35Salzburg1:35 PMIngolstadt$391One-way0 transfers
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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.
Other travel options to Ingolstadt take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 59m.
Bus takes on average 4h 7m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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