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Ingolstadt - Darmstadt Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 47 daily train trips between Ingolstadt and Darmstadt. The average train journey from Ingolstadt to Darmstadt takes 4 hours and 2 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 2 hours and 56 minutes.

Distance146 mi (236 km)
Fastest train2h 56m
Lowest price$26.68
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn
Train lines3

Which train should you take from Ingolstadt to Darmstadt?

There are 3 train lines with service from Ingolstadt to Darmstadt. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 19 trains each day.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
DB Intercity-Express23h 15m$40.63
Deutsche Bahn193h 51m$40.28
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company394h 17m$38.20
  • 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 EuroCity, or Deutsche Bahn EC, is a train service in Germany with regular service to Frankfurt, Hamburg, Zurich, Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, and Munich. Deutsche Bahn Eurocity trains can be single or double-decker, but all are air conditioned.

  • Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Ingolstadt to Darmstadt start from $27, and on average cost . Daily there are 39 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Darmstadt. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Ingolstadt leaves from Ingolstadt Nord and one other station. And in Darmstadt trains arrive at Darmstadt Ost and 4 other train stations.

    From Ingolstadt to Darmstadt train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 4 hours and 17 minutes. If you are looking to get to Darmstadt faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 56 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Ingolstadt and Darmstadt is approximately 146 miles, or 236 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 2 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 2 hours and 56 minutes. Although it takes a couple of hours each way, it's still possible to make a round trip in a single day. Since most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, you should be able to browse the Internet or get some work done during your journey.

Trains departing from Ingolstadt to Darmstadt tend to have the most passengers on Wednesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Wednesday. 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 Wednesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

The earliest train departs Ingolstadt at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. 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 47 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 Darmstadt 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.

Darmstadt

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Darmstadt is a large city in the state of Hesse, near Frankfurt. It is known as Germany's City of Science due to the many scientific institutions and academies within the city's limits. A long list of notable landmarks makes Darmstadt a worthy destination to explore.

One of the most popular landmarks in the city is the ruins of Frankenstein Castle, which is said to have inspired the world-famous novel by Mary Shelley. Another is the St. Mary Magdalene Chapel, used by the Russian imperial family during their visit to the city. Finally, if you're a fan of quirky architecture, don't miss the art-nouveau museum Institut Mathildenhöhe Darmstadt or the Waldspirale, a colorful, spiraling residential building built in the 1990s.

To begin your Darmstadt adventure, catch a bus or train, both of which usually arrive at the Zweifalltorweg station. FlixBus and Sindbad connect Darmstadt to other cities by bus, and Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, and Railjet provide travel by train. From Darmstadt, some of the most popular destinations are Stuttgart, Munich, Cologne, and Rotterdam.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Ingolstadt?

Main departure station: Train Station

There are two stations in Ingolstadt where you can board the train to Darmstadt.

All train stations in Ingolstadt:

  • Train Station

  • Ingolstadt Nord

Where is the train station in Darmstadt?

Main arrival station: Darmstadt Süd

There are more train stations and stops in Darmstadt than most cities. Most trains from Ingolstadt will stop at one (or more) of the 5 following stations in Darmstadt:

All train stations in Darmstadt:

  • Darmstadt Süd

  • Train Station

  • Darmstadt Ost

  • Darmstadt Nord

  • Darmstadt TU-Lichtwiese

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