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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 6 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Arrival time: July 7 at
    Destination city: Ingolstadt
    Destination location: Ingolstadt Central Train Station
    Operated by: S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 6 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Arrival time: July 6 at
    Destination city: Ingolstadt
    Destination location: Ingolstadt Central Train Station
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 6 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Arrival time: July 6 at
    Destination city: Ingolstadt
    Destination location: Ingolstadt Central Train Station
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 6 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Arrival time: July 6 at
    Destination city: Ingolstadt
    Destination location: Ingolstadt Central Train Station
    Operated by: S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 6 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Arrival time: July 6 at
    Destination city: Ingolstadt
    Destination location: Ingolstadt Central Train Station
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Ingolstadt.

Bus
Average Price$65 - $117Average Duration14h
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$23 - $211Average Duration4h 16m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
Carpool
Average Price$37 - $56Average Duration5h 10m
17kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to Ingolstadt

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Ingolstadt. The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day
5h 10mAverage Duration
$37Cheapest ticket
17kgCO₂ emissions

Train Cologne to Ingolstadt: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$126
Average train trip duration4h 16m
Number of daily trains24
Earliest train departure6:31am
Distance250 miles (403 km)
Latest train departure9:41pm

Cologne to Ingolstadt Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Ingolstadt was searched and found on Jul 3, 2025 with a price of $59

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cologne to Ingolstadt, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $59 to $304 for a train ticket from Cologne to Ingolstadt based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $109 which is on 2025-07-06.

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No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Ingolstadt, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Cologne and Ingolstadt compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

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Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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