How to travel from Zurich to Ingolstadt

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Ingolstadt

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Ingolstadt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 20m. 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 €27, and a train costs an average of €53.

Distance: 164 miles (264 km)

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€35

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5h 24m

Average total duration

4h 54m

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from Zurich to Ingolstadt

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

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

FlixBus
10:35AM12h10
Zurich
10:45PMIngolstadt
$391One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
10:35AM12h10
Zurich
10:45PMIngolstadt
$391One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
10:35AM12h10
Zurich
10:45PMIngolstadt
$391One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
10:05AM12h40
Zurich
10:45PMIngolstadt
$391One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich 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 Zurich to Ingolstadt.

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There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Ingolstadt including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Ingolstadt is a bus with an average price of $34 (€27).

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

A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Ingolstadt costing on average $67 (€53).

A bus is $149 (€118) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Ingolstadt costing on average $183 (€144).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Ingolstadt is by bus with an average journey time of 12h 10m.

Other travel options to Ingolstadt take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 31m.

Flight takes on average 3h 10m.

The distance from Zurich to Ingolstadt is approximately 164 miles (264 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Ingolstadt is:
  • Around 32 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich 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 Zurich to Ingolstadt:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Ingolstadt, Nordbahnhof.
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Ingolstadt Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Ingolstadt, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, agilis, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) to go to Ingolstadt by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Ingolstadt by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Zurich to Ingolstadt:
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich 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.

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