The average train between Essen and Ingolstadt takes 5h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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 3 times a day between Essen and Ingolstadt. The earliest departure is at 4:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 7:20 AM which arrives into Ingolstadt at 1:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Ingolstadt. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Ingolstadt station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
Essen to Ingolstadt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Ingolstadt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Ingolstadt Hbf station.
Book your Essen to Ingolstadt train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Essen and Ingolstadt is 434.1 km. The road distance is 573 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Ingolstadt Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf in around 5h 13m.