What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Ingolstadt?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Ingolstadt is to rideshare which costs €26 and takes 5h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Ingolstadt?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Ingolstadt is to train and fly which takes 3h 45m and costs €120 - €300.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Ingolstadt?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Ingolstadt Hbf. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Cologne to Ingolstadt?

The distance between Cologne and Ingolstadt is 492 km. The road distance is 469.7 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Ingolstadt without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Ingolstadt without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €65 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Ingolstadt?

The train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Ingolstadt Hbf takes 3h 47m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Ingolstadt train from?

Cologne to Ingolstadt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Where does the Cologne to Ingolstadt train arrive?

Cologne to Ingolstadt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Ingolstadt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Ingolstadt?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Ingolstadt is 470 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Cologne to Ingolstadt.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Ingolstadt?

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Where can I stay near Ingolstadt?

There are 294+ hotels available in Ingolstadt.

Can I share a ride from Cologne to Ingolstadt?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cologne and Ingolstadt. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Cologne to Ingolstadt - 11 ways to travel via train, night train, and rideshare

There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Ingolstadt by train, night train, rideshare, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Ingolstadt Hbf41
3h 47m
€65–160
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Cologne to Ingolstadt469.8 km
5h 55m
€26
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Nuernberg HbfNj
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Ingolstadt NordRb16 / ...
7h 11m
€64–289
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)CGN - MUC
2. Take the bus from Flughafen München to Ingolstadt, Nordbahnhof West
3h 38m
Train via Würzburg
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Würzburg Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Ingolstadt Hbf25 / ...
4h 31m
€70–196
Train via Nuremberg
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Ingolstadt NordRb16 / ...
5h 25m
€65–147
Drive 469.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Ingolstadt469.7 km
4h 52m
€66–95
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)DUS - MUC
3. Take the bus from Flughafen München to Ingolstadt, Nordbahnhof West
4h 7m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Munich International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)FRA - MUC
3. Take the bus from Flughafen München to Ingolstadt, Nordbahnhof West
4h 15m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)FRA - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Ingolstadt Hbf
3h 45m
€120–296
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Munich International Airport (MUC)FMO - MUC
3. Take the bus from Flughafen München to Ingolstadt, Nordbahnhof West
6h 13m

Cologne to Ingolstadt by train

34Weekly Trains

3h 47mAverage Duration

€65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 492 km
Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Ingolstadt, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Ingolstadt Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €65–160 and the journey takes 3h 47m.

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