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Ingolstadt to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Ingolstadt and Cologne takes 4h 3m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Ingolstadt to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 3m
Duration
493 km
Distance
€100
Average price
Once a week
Frequency

Ingolstadt to Cologne train times

Trains run once a week between Ingolstadt and Cologne. The service departs Ingolstadt at 8:28 PM in the evening, which arrives into Cologne at 00:31:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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  • Distance: 493.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Ingolstadt, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Ingolstadt Hbf to Köln Hbf 5 times a week. Tickets cost €80–170 and the journey takes 4h 3m.

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