The average train between Stuttgart and Ingolstadt takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. 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 twice daily between Stuttgart and Ingolstadt. The earliest departure is at 3:39 AM at night, and the last departure from Stuttgart is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Ingolstadt at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 11m • 1 change
3h 5m • 1 change
2h 52m • 1 change
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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 1m.
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 2 other operators.
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 3m.