The average train between Cologne and Ingolstadt takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Ingolstadt. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Cologne and Ingolstadt. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Ingolstadt at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

4h 7m • 1 change

4h 8m • 1 change

4h 9m • 1 change

4h 8m • 1 change

4h 33m • 1 change

4h 18m • 1 change

4h 8m • 1 change

4h 18m • 1 change

4h 33m • 1 change

4h 18m • 1 change

4h 8m • 1 change

4h 18m • 1 change

4h 33m • 1 change

4h 18m • 1 change

4h 8m • 1 change

4h 18m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Ingolstadt? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Ingolstadt. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Ingolstadt station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Cologne to Ingolstadt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Ingolstadt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Ingolstadt Hbf station.
Book your Cologne to Ingolstadt train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cologne and Ingolstadt is 401.1 km. The road distance is 492 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Ingolstadt Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf in around 4h 17m.