Erfurt to Ingolstadt by train

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Overview: trains from Erfurt to Ingolstadt

Find the key information for travelling by train from Erfurt to Ingolstadt, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 03:18 View journey
Last train 22:14 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 1hr 42m View journey
Distance (km) 250
Trains / day 18 View all
Cheapest journey CA$113.75 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 53m
Train operators 3

From Erfurt to Ingolstadt by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Erfurt to Ingolstadt by train. With 18 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train cost between Erfurt and Ingolstadt: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from CA$113.75, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

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Train times for travel between Erfurt and Ingolstadt

If you are taking the train from Erfurt to Ingolstadt, you will have 18 trains each day (with a departure every 44 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 03:18. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 22:14. On weekends, the first train departs at 03:18, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 22:11.

Average train travel time and distance from Erfurt to Ingolstadt

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 1 hour and 42 minutes, spanning 250 kilometres in total.

How early can you book train tickets between Erfurt and Ingolstadt?

Tickets along this route go on sale 8 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Learn more about train travel from Erfurt to Ingolstadt

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Ingolstadt city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

FAQs about the train journey from Erfurt to Ingolstadt

Want to know more about your journey from Erfurt to Ingolstadt? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The distance between Erfurt and Ingolstadt is 250 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.