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Trip Summary
There are 155 daily trains from Ingolstadt to Kaiserslautern. Traveling by train from Ingolstadt to Kaiserslautern usually takes around 6 hours and 8 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can make the trip in 4 hours and 23 minutes.
| Distance | 173 mi (278 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 23m |
| Lowest price | €27.05 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Ingolstadt to Kaiserslautern
- DB Intercity-Express tickets: €80 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn tickets: €27 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company tickets: €27 one-way
Which train should you take from Ingolstadt to Kaiserslautern?
There are 3 train lines with service from Ingolstadt to Kaiserslautern. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 92 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 5h 7m | €80.44 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 92 | 6h 1m | €96.41 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 63 | 6h 24m | €80.46 |
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 Kaiserslautern start from €27, and on average cost . Daily there are 63 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Kaiserslautern. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Ingolstadt leaves from Train Station and one other station. And in Kaiserslautern trains arrive at Vogelweh and 7 other train stations.
From Ingolstadt to Kaiserslautern train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 24 minutes. If you are looking to get to Kaiserslautern faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 23 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Ingolstadt and Kaiserslautern is approximately 173 miles, or 278 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 8 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 23 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.
Wednesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Ingolstadt to Kaiserslautern. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Wednesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Wednesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
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 155 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 Kaiserslautern 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 buses 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.
Kaiserslautern
Kaiserslautern is a historic city in Germany whose founding dates to the 9th century. The area hosted a hunting retreat for Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa in the 12th century. It is now one of the country’s cultural centers, filled with artistic, historical, and outdoorsy attractions.
History fans will love visiting the remains of two medieval castles in Kaiserslautern: the Burg Hohenecken and Nanstein Castle, a bit further out of town. Another popular spot to visit is the city's Japanese garden, complete with a teahouse and koi ponds. The Gartenschau Kaiserslautern is another park, and it appeals especially to kids with its inventive playgrounds and enormous dinosaur models. Finally, the nearby Palatinate Forest offers gorgeous scenery along its many hiking paths.
Kaiserslautern is located between Frankfurt and Germany's border with France, so even though it is not a major metropolis, it is easy to travel to Kaiserslautern. Over 30 intercity bus routes arrive daily in the city, operated by FlixBus, Sindbad, and Union Ivkoni. You can also travel by train, thanks to Deutsche Bahn's connections to many cities throughout Europe.
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 Kaiserslautern.
All train stations in Ingolstadt:
Ingolstadt Nord
Train Station
Where is the train station in Kaiserslautern?
Main arrival station: Einsiedlerhof
There are more train stations and stops in Kaiserslautern than most cities. Most trains from Ingolstadt will stop at one (or more) of the 8 following stations in Kaiserslautern:
Train stations in Kaiserslautern:
Einsiedlerhof
Train Station
Kaiserslautern West
Vogelweh
Galgenschanze
Kennelgarten
Kaiserslautern Pfaffwerk
K3
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