Search Flights from Birmingham to Ingolstadt (Ingolstadt Manching)

The city of Birmingham is located in West Midlands, England, at the basin of the Severn and Trent rivers. It is the one of the biggest cities in the country and the second most populated city in the country, after London. Those who want to travel to Birmingham fly into Birmingham Airport. The city contains five main areas that are intertwined. The first zone covers the area known as New Street, which is the innermost part of the city and considered the city center.

When it comes to urban transportation most of the city is accessible by bicycle or on foot. Network West Midlands is the executive body responsible for the public transportation network in the city. This institution encourages citizens and visitors to use bicycles to get around in the city. Buses provide transportation to most parts of Birmingham as well. Many of these bus lines are run by National Express West Midlands. There are also Diamond Buses that operate throughout the city. If you are planning on riding multiple buses throughout the day we would recommend buying a day ticket, also referred to as a daysaver, because it is more economical than buying a single trip ticket.

Single fare or daysaver tickets for National Express West Midlands buses can be purchased on board from the driver but you must have the exact fare, the driver cannot give you change. Therefore we recommend that you have the exact fare ready before getting on the bus. You can also purchase different ticket options with longer validity from the Pavilion Shopping Centre, which is located in close proximity to the Moor Street Station.

There are many public transportation alternatives in the city that provide transportation to the airport. Most of these options provide transportation to the airport from the city center or from the main train station. Birmingham Airport is located about 10 km from the city center.

Train

The airport is accessible by train via the Birmingham International Station. The Air-Rail Link connects the Birmingham International Station with Birmingham Airport. The train from New Street Station to Birmingham International Station can take between 10 and 20 minutes. Trains on this route run every 5 to 10 minutes. These trains operate from 6:15 am to 11:15 pm. Trains are usually more expensive when compared to buses. The rail service is provided by London Midland and it has an extensive network throughout Birmingham. You can find maps detailing the train routes in tourist information offices located in various parts of the city.

The fare for the train can vary depending on the region you will be traveling to. There are 3 main train stations in Birmingham. New Street Station is considered the main station and is located in the city center. There are four different train lines that run throughout the city. The yellow line runs between Wolverhampton and Northampton, the green line runs between Hereford, Stratford-upon-Avon and Leamington Spa, the red line runs between Redditch and Lichfield Trent Valley, and the blue line runs between Rugeley Trent Valley and Walsall.

There are also longer lines that provide transportation to neighboring cities. The majority of the train lines intersect at certain points so passengers can easily transfer between lines. The Air-Rail Link is a people mover that provides transportation between Birmingham International Station and Birmingham Airport.

The Air-Rail Link operates from 5:15 am to 2 am and runs every 2 minutes. The Air-Rail Link takes no more than 2 minutes to get to the airport. 

Bus

One of the buses that operates between the city center and the airport is bus number 900. This bus runs every 15 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes at night and on Sundays. Another bus that provides transportation between the city center and the airport is bus number 97. This bus departs from the same location as bus number 900 but it goes along a longer route.

One advantage that bus number 97 has is that it operates 24 hours a day. Bus 97 runs every hour on the hour. Bus number 966 provides transportation to the airport from Solihull and Erdington. This bus runs every 30 minutes during the day and every hour, on the hour, at nights and on Sundays.

There is no central bus station in the city, instead buses depart from various parts of the city. The majority of the buses pass through Bull Street, Colmore Row, Moor Street, and Priory Queensway. Buses generally operate from 5 am to midnight.

There are two routes that buses follow, the Inner Circle, which runs through the city center and the Outer Circle, which avoids entering the city center and runs along the outskirts of the city center.    

There are also bus services that provide transportation between the suburbs, hospitals, and shopping centers. However these services run less frequently at night and on Sundays.

There are also coach services that operate throughout the city and to the airport. These services depart from Birmingham’s Digbeth Coach Station and the fare is approximately the same as city buses. These coach services also operate at night.

Tram

The tram line in the city is known as the Midland Metro. So the word ‘metro’ is used to describe the light rail/tram line in Birmingham. However, the airport is not accessible by tram.

There is only one tram line that operates throughout the city. This line operates between Snow Hill Station, Wolverhampton, Jewellery Quarter, West Bornwich, Wednesbury and Bilston. The tram operates from 6:30 am to 11:30 pm on weekdays and on Saturdays. On Sundays the tram operates from 8 am to 11 pm.

Taxi

There are many taxi stops located throughout the city but the easiest place to find a cab is in the city center. However keep in mind that it can be hard to find an empty taxi during peak hours or on Saturdays. Taxi fares in Birmingham are quite high.

Ferry

Ferry boats in the Gas Street Basin offer public transportation services and sightseeing tours for tourists. However the airport is not accessible by ferry.

Rental Car

There are various rental car offices located throughout the city and Birmingham Airport works with seven different international car rental companies. Alternatively, you can book your vehicle in advance before your flight by making a reservation with one of these companies online.

Airport Information

Birmingham Airport has a passenger terminal that contains various services you can enjoy while waiting for your flight. Passengers can go shopping at well-known stores such as Accessorize, Hugo Boss, Victoria’s Secret, and JD Sports or buy luxurious products at affordable prices at the World Duty Free shop.

Cafes and restaurants located in the terminal include Deli Hub, which offers delicious dishes from Indian cuisine, Frankie & Benny’s, where you can enjoy classic American dishes, Pret a Manger, where you can find homemade, natural meals, Giraffe, which serves a variety of international cuisine, and Wetherspoon, which reflects traditional British culture.

There is a Burger King for those who prefer fast food, those who want luxurious restaurants and bars can head to All Bar One or Blanc et Noir, and those who want to spend time at a café can go to Caffé Nero and Costa. 

Ingolstadt Manching Airport is located in close proximity to the city center, however it is closed to scheduled air traffic.

The closest international airport that serves the city of Ingolstadt is Munich Airport. There are a variety of transportation alternatives you can use to get to Ingolstadt from Munich Airport, including trains, city buses, shuttle services, taxis, and rental car.

Train

One of the easiest and most practical ways to get to Ingolstadt from Munich Airport is by S-Bahn and ICE trains. However, this transportation alternative requires that you transfer trains in Munich.

First you have to take the S-Bahn commuter train from Munich Airport to the central station in Munich. This train departs every 15 minutes from the station opposite the airport terminal. It takes 40 minutes to get to the central station in Munich. Once you get to the central station you can transfer to a train to Ingolstadt. The train to Ingolstadt runs every hour and takes about 38 minutes.

The train provides convenient transportation to the Ingolstadt central station, which is very close to the city center. There are also Trainline trains that you can take to Ingolstadt, but these trains require at least one transfer. It takes between an hour and 40 minutes and 2 hours to get to Ingolstadt via Trainline trains, which cost 25.90 euros.

The first train departs Munich Airport at 1:24 am and the last train departs at 11:31 pm. These trains run every 45 minutes. The discounted Bayernticket system was created for those traveling with more than 5 people. This ticket system is valid on S-Bahn train only. The Bayernticket system is not valid on ICE and IC trains. The fee for a daily Bayernticket is 22 euros. Keep it mind that the regional S-Bahn trains are more expensive than the ICE trains.

Bus

If you want to get to Ingolstadt from Munich Airport without having to transfer vehicles then you should take a city bus or shuttle/transfer bus. There is a bus station in front of the Central Area, which is only a few steps from Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. There are many bus routes that depart from this station. Other bus stops at the airport are located in the Vacationers parking lot (P41), Visitors Park, Terminal 1 Module A/B, and Terminal 2.

The Airport Express X109 bus provides direct transportation to Ingolstadt city center from Munich Airport. The fee for this transportation alternative is 20 euros for one way and 33 euros for a round-trip ticket. The Airport Express X109 bus provides nonstop service to Ingolstadt ZOB (central station). The bus departs from Terminal 2E 032. You can also board this bus from Terminal 1 Bereich A/B. the Airport Express X109 bus stops at various locations in Ingolstadt, including the Audi Forum, Ingolstadt ZOB, Ingolstadt Kurt-Huberstr and Ingolstadt Village.

Taxi

Taxis are not the most economical transportation alternative to get to Ingolstadt from Munich Airport due to the distance between cities. A more affordable alternative would be to use a rideshare taxi. Rideshare taxis provide direct transportation but only operate once a day. For more information please visit blablacar.co.uk.

Rental Car

There are many international rental car companies located at Munich Airport, such as Hertz, Europcar, and Sixt. In addition, there are also local rental car companies that have offices at the airport. It takes about 35 minutes to get to Ingolstadt from Munich Airport by rental car. The most popular local company is VW Caddy. The daily cost of renting a car from VW Caddy is 42.5 euros.

The drive to Ingolstadt from Munich Airport is convenient via the A9 motorway. You’ll get to the Ingolstadt Village Outlet Center exit in about 35 minutes. It takes 10 minutes to get to the city center from the Ingolstadt Village Outlet Center.