The average train between Karlsruhe and Ingolstadt takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe and Ingolstadt. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 9:06 PM which arrives into Ingolstadt at 1:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Stuttgart Hbf and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 24m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe to Ingolstadt. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe station and arriving at Ingolstadt station via Stuttgart Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Karlsruhe to Ingolstadt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hbf station.
Karlsruhe to Ingolstadt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Ingolstadt Hbf station.
Book your Karlsruhe to Ingolstadt train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Transdev GmbH and 3 other operators.
The distance between Karlsruhe and Ingolstadt is 222.4 km. The road distance is 321 km.
You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Ingolstadt Hbf via Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, and Augsburg Hbf in around 3h 56m.