The average train between Stuttgart and Ingolstadt takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Stuttgart to Ingolstadt. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Stuttgart and Ingolstadt. The earliest departure is at 3:39 AM at night, and the last departure from Stuttgart is at 5:43 PM which arrives into Ingolstadt at 8:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Ingolstadt. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart station and arriving at Ingolstadt station via Ulm Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Stuttgart to Ingolstadt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Stuttgart to Ingolstadt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Ingolstadt Hbf station.
Book your Stuttgart to Ingolstadt train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), agilis and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Stuttgart and Ingolstadt is 164.6 km. The road distance is 218 km.
You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Ingolstadt Hbf via Ulm Hbf in around 3h 41m.