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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 5 at
    Departure city: Ingolstadt
    Departure location: Ingolstadt Central Train Station
    Arrival time: July 6 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity + Regionalbahn
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity + Regionalbahn
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 5 at
    Departure city: Ingolstadt
    Departure location: Ingolstadt Central Train Station
    Arrival time: July 5 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 5 at
    Departure city: Ingolstadt
    Departure location: Ingolstadt Central Train Station
    Arrival time: July 5 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Operated by: Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 5 at
    Departure city: Ingolstadt
    Departure location: Ingolstadt Central Train Station
    Arrival time: July 5 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: July 5 at
    Departure city: Ingolstadt
    Departure location: Ingolstadt Central Train Station
    Arrival time: July 5 at
    Destination city: Cologne
    Destination location: Hbf
    Operated by: Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity
    Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Ingolstadt to Cologne.

Bus
Average Price$55 - $71Average Duration14h 30m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$25 - $189Average Duration4h 21m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
Carpool
Average Price$37 - $51Average Duration5h 10m
17kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Ingolstadt to Cologne

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

3carpool per day
5h 10mAverage Duration
$37Cheapest ticket
17kgCO₂ emissions

Train Ingolstadt to Cologne: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$87
Average train trip duration4h 21m
Number of daily trains20
Earliest train departure6:01am
Distance250 miles (402 km)
Latest train departure9:29pm

Ingolstadt to Cologne 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 Ingolstadt to Cologne was searched and found on Jul 5, 2025 with a price of $97

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

You can expect to pay from $97 to $277 for a train ticket from Ingolstadt to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $97 which is on 2025-07-05.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Cologne, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Ingolstadt and Cologne 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.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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