The average train between Cologne and Ingolstadt Hbf takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Ingolstadt Hbf. 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 Hbf. 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 Hbf at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Ingolstadt Hbf. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Ingolstadt Hbf station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Cologne to Ingolstadt Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Ingolstadt Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Ingolstadt Hbf station.
Book your Cologne to Ingolstadt Hbf train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cologne and Ingolstadt Hbf is 403.4 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.