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Trip Summary
There are 186 daily trains from Gelsenkirchen to Ingolstadt. Traveling by train from Gelsenkirchen to Ingolstadt usually takes around 6 hours and 50 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 4 hours and 58 minutes.
Distance | 270 mi (435 km) |
Fastest train | 4h 58m |
Lowest price | £39.67 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Gelsenkirchen to Ingolstadt
- DB Intercity-Express tickets: £48 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn tickets: £40 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company tickets: £40 one-way
Which train should you take from Gelsenkirchen to Ingolstadt?
There are 3 train lines with service from Gelsenkirchen to Ingolstadt. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 134 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Intercity-Express | 7 | 6h 46m | £55.46 |
Deutsche Bahn | 134 | 6h 48m | £57.73 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 57 | 6h 57m | £56.38 |
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 Gelsenkirchen to Ingolstadt start from £40, and on average cost . Daily there are 57 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Ingolstadt. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Gelsenkirchen leaves from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and 5 other stations. And in Ingolstadt trains arrive at Ingolstadt Nord and one other train station.
From Gelsenkirchen to Ingolstadt train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 57 minutes. If you are looking to get to Ingolstadt faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 58 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Ingolstadt is approximately 270 miles, or 435 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 50 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 58 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.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Gelsenkirchen to Ingolstadt on Friday. Tickets for Friday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Friday. Friday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Gelsenkirchen 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 186 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 Ingolstadt to Gelsenkirchen.
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 Gelsenkirchen?
Main departure station: Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 6 stops and stations in Gelsenkirchen where you can board the train.
All train stations in Gelsenkirchen:
Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen
Gelsenkirchen Zoo
Gelsenkirchen-Hassel
Gelsenkirchen-Buer Süd
Gelsenkirchen Hbf
Gelsenkirchen-Buer Nord
Where is the train station in Ingolstadt?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Ingolstadt receives travelers from Gelsenkirchen at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Ingolstadt:
Train Station
Ingolstadt Nord
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