What is the best way to travel from Cologne to Ingolstadt?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Ingolstadt from Cologne?
You can reach Ingolstadt with just £21 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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BlaBlaCar5h 10m014:00Cologne19:10Ingolstadt0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Cologne (Germany) at 05/12/2025 14:00:00 to , Ingolstadt (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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BlaBlaCar5h 10m014:40Cologne19:50Ingolstadt0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Cologne (Germany) at 05/12/2025 14:40:00 to , Ingolstadt (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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BlaBlaCar5h 10m005:00Cologne10:10Ingolstadt0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Cologne (Germany) at 05/12/2025 05:00:00 to , Ingolstadt (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 10:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 16m021:28CologneCentral Station05:44IngolstadtCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Cologne (Germany) at 05/12/2025 21:28:00 to Central Station, Ingolstadt (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 05:44:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 16m
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Deutsche Bahn9h 6m020:20CologneCentral Station05:26IngolstadtCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Cologne (Germany) at 05/12/2025 20:20:00 to Central Station, Ingolstadt (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 05:26:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 6m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 31m020:55CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station05:26IngolstadtCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 05/12/2025 20:55:00 to Central Station, Ingolstadt (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 05:26:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 31m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 48m020:38CologneCentral Station05:26IngolstadtCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Cologne (Germany) at 05/12/2025 20:38:00 to Central Station, Ingolstadt (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 05:26:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 48m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 6m023:40CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station06:46IngolstadtCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 06/12/2025 23:40:00 to Central Station, Ingolstadt (Germany) arriving at 07/12/2025 06:46:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 6m
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Deutsche Bahn9h 46m019:37CologneEhrenfeld Train Station05:23IngolstadtCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Ehrenfeld Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 06/12/2025 19:37:00 to Central Station, Ingolstadt (Germany) arriving at 07/12/2025 05:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 46m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 28m020:55CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station05:23IngolstadtCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 06/12/2025 20:55:00 to Central Station, Ingolstadt (Germany) arriving at 07/12/2025 05:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 28m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 8m002:20CologneEhrenfeld Train Station07:28IngolstadtCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Ehrenfeld Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 06/12/2025 02:20:00 to Central Station, Ingolstadt (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 07:28:00. 50 Economy ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 8m
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FlixBus14h 0m002:00Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station16:00IngolstadtCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 06/12/2025 02:00:00 to Central Station, Ingolstadt (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
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FlixBus17h 0m021:00Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station14:00IngolstadtCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 06/12/2025 21:00:00 to Central Station, Ingolstadt (Germany) arriving at 07/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
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BlaBlaCar5h 10m007:00Cologne12:10Ingolstadt0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Cologne (Germany) at 10/12/2025 07:00:00 to , Ingolstadt (Germany) arriving at 10/12/2025 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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BlaBlaCar5h 0m007:00Cologne12:00Ingolstadt0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Cologne (Germany) at 10/12/2025 07:00:00 to , Ingolstadt (Germany) arriving at 10/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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FlixBus17h 0m021:00Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station14:00IngolstadtCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 10/12/2025 21:00:00 to Central Station, Ingolstadt (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 54m020:29CologneEhrenfeld Train Station05:23IngolstadtCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Ehrenfeld Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 11/12/2025 20:29:00 to Central Station, Ingolstadt (Germany) arriving at 12/12/2025 05:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 54m
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Deutsche Bahn9h 33m021:54CologneEhrenfeld Train Station07:27IngolstadtCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Ehrenfeld Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 11/12/2025 21:54:00 to Central Station, Ingolstadt (Germany) arriving at 12/12/2025 07:27:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 33m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 58m023:29CologneEhrenfeld Train Station07:27IngolstadtCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Ehrenfeld Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 11/12/2025 23:29:00 to Central Station, Ingolstadt (Germany) arriving at 12/12/2025 07:27:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 58m
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BlaBlaCar5h 40m015:30Cologne21:10Ingolstadt0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Cologne (Germany) at 11/12/2025 15:30:00 to , Ingolstadt (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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FlixBus17h 0m021:00Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station14:00IngolstadtCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 11/12/2025 21:00:00 to Central Station, Ingolstadt (Germany) arriving at 12/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
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What are the fastest trips from Cologne to Ingolstadt?
You can get to Ingolstadt from Cologne in just 5h 0m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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BlaBlaCar5h 10m014:00Cologne19:10Ingolstadt0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Cologne (Germany) at 05/12/2025 14:00:00 to , Ingolstadt (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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BlaBlaCar5h 10m014:40Cologne19:50Ingolstadt0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Cologne (Germany) at 05/12/2025 14:40:00 to , Ingolstadt (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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BlaBlaCar5h 10m005:00Cologne10:10Ingolstadt0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Cologne (Germany) at 05/12/2025 05:00:00 to , Ingolstadt (Germany) arriving at 05/12/2025 10:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 16m021:28CologneCentral Station05:44IngolstadtCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Cologne (Germany) at 05/12/2025 21:28:00 to Central Station, Ingolstadt (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 05:44:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 16m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 29m021:15CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station05:44IngolstadtCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 05/12/2025 21:15:00 to Central Station, Ingolstadt (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 05:44:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 29m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 31m020:55CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station05:26IngolstadtCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 05/12/2025 20:55:00 to Central Station, Ingolstadt (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 05:26:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 31m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 48m020:38CologneCentral Station05:26IngolstadtCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Cologne (Germany) at 05/12/2025 20:38:00 to Central Station, Ingolstadt (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 05:26:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 48m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 8m002:20CologneEhrenfeld Train Station07:28IngolstadtCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Ehrenfeld Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 06/12/2025 02:20:00 to Central Station, Ingolstadt (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 07:28:00. 50 Economy ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 8m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 6m023:40CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station06:46IngolstadtCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 06/12/2025 23:40:00 to Central Station, Ingolstadt (Germany) arriving at 07/12/2025 06:46:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 6m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 28m020:55CologneMesse/Deutz Train Station05:23IngolstadtCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Messe/Deutz Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 06/12/2025 20:55:00 to Central Station, Ingolstadt (Germany) arriving at 07/12/2025 05:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 28m
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Deutsche Bahn9h 46m019:37CologneEhrenfeld Train Station05:23IngolstadtCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Ehrenfeld Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 06/12/2025 19:37:00 to Central Station, Ingolstadt (Germany) arriving at 07/12/2025 05:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 46m
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FlixBus14h 0m002:00Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station16:00IngolstadtCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 06/12/2025 02:00:00 to Central Station, Ingolstadt (Germany) arriving at 06/12/2025 16:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
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FlixBus17h 0m021:00Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station14:00IngolstadtCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 06/12/2025 21:00:00 to Central Station, Ingolstadt (Germany) arriving at 07/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
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BlaBlaCar5h 0m007:00Cologne12:00Ingolstadt0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Cologne (Germany) at 10/12/2025 07:00:00 to , Ingolstadt (Germany) arriving at 10/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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BlaBlaCar5h 10m007:00Cologne12:10Ingolstadt0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Cologne (Germany) at 10/12/2025 07:00:00 to , Ingolstadt (Germany) arriving at 10/12/2025 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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FlixBus17h 0m021:00Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station14:00IngolstadtCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 10/12/2025 21:00:00 to Central Station, Ingolstadt (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
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BlaBlaCar5h 40m015:30Cologne21:10Ingolstadt0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Cologne (Germany) at 11/12/2025 15:30:00 to , Ingolstadt (Germany) arriving at 11/12/2025 21:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 58m023:29CologneEhrenfeld Train Station07:27IngolstadtCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Ehrenfeld Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 11/12/2025 23:29:00 to Central Station, Ingolstadt (Germany) arriving at 12/12/2025 07:27:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 58m
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Deutsche Bahn8h 54m020:29CologneEhrenfeld Train Station05:23IngolstadtCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Ehrenfeld Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 11/12/2025 20:29:00 to Central Station, Ingolstadt (Germany) arriving at 12/12/2025 05:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 54m
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Deutsche Bahn9h 33m021:54CologneEhrenfeld Train Station07:27IngolstadtCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Ehrenfeld Train Station, Cologne (Germany) at 11/12/2025 21:54:00 to Central Station, Ingolstadt (Germany) arriving at 12/12/2025 07:27:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 33m
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FlixBus17h 0m021:00Cologne/Bonn AirportCologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station14:00IngolstadtCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Cologne/Bonn Airport - Bus Station, Cologne/Bonn Airport (Germany) at 11/12/2025 21:00:00 to Central Station, Ingolstadt (Germany) arriving at 12/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Cologne to Ingolstadt
What are the most popular stations in Cologne and Ingolstadt?
In Cologne, you will usually depart from Central Station, Messe/Deutz Train Station or Central Bus Station, while in Ingolstadt you will be arriving at Central Station, Village Bus Stop or North Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Ingolstadt from Cologne? With 6 connections between 2 Bus, Train and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Cologne and Ingolstadt, you can pay as low as £21 with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from BlaBlaCar: you will get to Ingolstadt in just 5h 0m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Cologne and Ingolstadt are Deutsche Bahn, BlaBlaCar and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Cologne and Ingolstadt is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Huerth or to Gaimersheim, and look at flights from Dusseldorf Airport, and landing at . Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Cologne to Ingolstadt?
The most popular companies between Cologne and Ingolstadt, are Deutsche Bahn, BlaBlaCar and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
All you need to know when you travel from Cologne to Ingolstadt
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Cologne to Ingolstadt. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Cologne to Ingolstadt
How can I reach Ingolstadt from Cologne?
Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Bus, Train and Carpool, with which you can get to Ingolstadt from Cologne.
How far is Ingolstadt from Cologne?
The distance between Cologne and Ingolstadt is 400.8 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Cologne and Ingolstadt?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 11 kgs of CO2, a train 14 kgs, a car 68 kgs, and a flight 99 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Cologne to Ingolstadt?
You can get to Ingolstadt with just £21 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Ingolstadt?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Ingolstadt in just 5h 0m with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.
More routes to Cologne and to Ingolstadt
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