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Trip Summary
There are 225 daily trains from Ingolstadt to Gelsenkirchen. Traveling by train from Ingolstadt to Gelsenkirchen usually takes around 7 hours and 34 minutes, but the fastest DB Intercity-Express train can make the trip in 5 hours and 2 minutes.
Distance | 270 mi (435 km) |
Fastest train | 5h 2m |
Lowest price | £39.36 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Ingolstadt to Gelsenkirchen
- DB Intercity-Express tickets: £49 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn tickets: £40 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company tickets: £49 one-way
Which train should you take from Ingolstadt to Gelsenkirchen?
There are 3 train lines with service from Ingolstadt to Gelsenkirchen. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 166 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Intercity-Express | 5 | 5h 57m | £61.64 |
Deutsche Bahn | 166 | 7h 25m | £79.46 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 66 | 8h 6m | £80.54 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Ingolstadt to Gelsenkirchen start from £49, and on average cost . Daily there are 66 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Gelsenkirchen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Ingolstadt leaves from Train Station and one other station. And in Gelsenkirchen trains arrive at Gelsenkirchen Hbf and 5 other train stations.
From Ingolstadt to Gelsenkirchen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 8 hours and 6 minutes. If you are looking to get to Gelsenkirchen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 2 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 90 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Gelsenkirchen.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Ingolstadt and Gelsenkirchen is approximately 270 miles, or 435 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 34 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 2 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Ingolstadt to Gelsenkirchen tend to have the most passengers on Monday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Monday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Monday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Ingolstadt at 00:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 225 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Gelsenkirchen to Ingolstadt.
City Information
Ingolstadt
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Ingolstadt is the setting for Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein," but it's the birthplace of more than just monsters. A professor at the University of Ingolstadt founded the original Illuminati secret society in 1776 (the organization disbanded a few years later). These days, Ingolstadt hosts the headquarters of many top German companies such as Audi, Airbus, and Saturn. Car fans will definitely want to check out the Audi Museum's collection of classic cars and join a guided tour through the Audi factory.
History lovers should opt instead for the New Castle, a Gothic structure housing the Bavarian Army Museum. The German Museum of Medicine History, located in the university's Baroque yellow Old Anatomy Building, includes indoor exhibits and a verdant garden of medicinal plants.
It's easy to reach Ingolstadt from nearby cities such as Munich on intercity coaches from carriers like FlixBus. Those traveling farther might choose a seat on a Deutsche Bahn train, which arrives at the Ingolstadt Nord or Ingolstadt Hauptbahnhof stations.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Ingolstadt?
Main departure station: Ingolstadt Nord
There are two stations in Ingolstadt where you can board the train to Gelsenkirchen.
All train stations in Ingolstadt:
Ingolstadt Nord
Train Station
Where is the train station in Gelsenkirchen?
Main arrival station: Gelsenkirchen Zoo
There are more train stations and stops in Gelsenkirchen than most cities. Most trains from Ingolstadt will stop at one (or more) of the 6 following stations in Gelsenkirchen:
Train stations in Gelsenkirchen:
Gelsenkirchen Zoo
Gelsenkirchen Hbf
Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen
Gelsenkirchen-Buer Nord
Gelsenkirchen-Buer Süd
Gelsenkirchen-Hassel
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