Commuting

Between the two campuses in Eichstätt and Ingolstadt:

X80 Express Bus Eichstätt–Ingolstadt:

Departs approximately every hour from Eichstätt, daily until around 6:00 p.m. Travel time is approximately 45 minutes to the Ingolstadt School of Management WFI (Kreuztor stop).

https://www.eitensheim.de/media/1270/x80_ab_02052021.pdf

Train connection Eichstätt-Ingolstadt:

Regional train Eichstätt (Eichstätt Stadt station) – Ingolstadt (Nord / Hbf): Departures approximately every hour, sometimes every half hour.

https://www.invg.de/

Support for students:

The Sozialwerk offers support if you need to commute between Eichstätt and Ingolstadt for teaching events. Here, you can either borrow KU vehicles free of charge or apply for reimbursement of public transportation tickets (50% of the ticket price). Further information can be found here, under the “Travel Expense Reimbursement” tab.

From surrounding towns to Eichstätt:

On-call shuttle bus ("Rufbus") from surrounding villages to Eichstätt:

Shuttle Bus 204: City Station–Buchenhüll, approx. hourly between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., booked according to schedule, demand-driven (Registration required 60 minutes in advance)

On-demand bus 205: City Station – Blumenberg, approx. hourly between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m., booking according to schedule, demand-driven (Registration required 60 minutes in advance)

https://www.invg.de/VGI-Rufbus_PLUS

Job Ticket:

The use of public transportation for the daily commute is financially supported by the KU. Employees receive a subsidy of 200 euros for an annual ticket or 100 euros for a semi-annual ticket (“Job Ticket”).

Detailed information can be found on the HR department’s intranet website.

Deutschlandticket:

The Deutschlandticket is often the most cost-effective way to use public transportation easily and affordably for both business and personal travel. Unfortunately, the Bavarian Travel Expenses Act currently does not allow for subsidies for the Deutschlandticket; however, the ticket still offers easy access to public transportation services.

Cycling

Bicycle parking options on campus:

The KU considers itself a bicycle-friendly University and is continuously expanding its on-campus bicycle infrastructure. Numerous new bicycle parking options provide a secure place to park your bike during work hours. Additional bicycle-friendly measures, such as the expansion of shower facilities and lockable bicycle garages, are currently in the planning stages. One goal for 2026 is for the KU to receive its first certification as a bicycle-friendly employer.
 

E-bike leasing for employees:

Through the “Rad im Dienst” initiative, the KU offers its employees attractive leasing options for e-bikes. For more information, visit the intranet and search for “bicycle leasing.”

Electric mobility

Electric vehicle charging stations:

The KU’s electric vehicle charging stations in Eichstätt and Ingolstadt are available to students and staff for charging their electric vehicles. At the Ingolstadt campus, the charging station is located in the parking lot by the new building; in Eichstätt, charging stations are available in the parking lot near the University Library and in the cafeteria parking lot. For more information on terms of use and locations, visit www.ku.de/die-ku/organisation/administration/facility-management/e-tankstellen-und-ladestationen

e-altmühltal:

The car-sharing service in the Altmühltal region: With e-altmuehltal, you can conveniently and flexibly rent an electric car.

For KU students and staff, there is an offer available upon request to drive for 3 months at the frequent-user rate with no monthly base fees!

Carpooling and networking offers

Minibus Rental for Students:

For KU students, a minibus is available at the Eichstätt campus and a small car at the Ingolstadt campus, free of charge, for the following purposes: transportation to courses, attendance at official University events, Student Plenary Assemblies of the Student Representative Council, and student representation on University committees and boards. Vehicle reservations are made through the Sozialwerk.

goFlux:

The mobility app goFlux is supported by the Ingolstadt Regional Transport Association (VGI) and offers a platform for carpooling. The goal is to offer all trips made by car as carpooling opportunities to interested parties, thereby making private transportation more efficient.

Business trips

Dienstreisepolicy:
Die Dienstreisepolicy der KU ist an den Nachhaltigkeitszielen der KU ausgerichtet und sieht vor, dass Dienstreisen mit dem PKW sowie Inlandsflüge nur bei Vorliegen triftiger Gründe genehmigt werden. Alle Mitarbeitende und Studierende sind im Rahmen des Mitarbeitenden-Kodex für nachhaltige Entwicklung zu einem umweltverträglichen Mobilitätsverhalten aufgefordert. Generell ist zu beachten, dass vor der Beantragung einer Dienstreise zu prüfen ist, ob diese tatsächlich notwendig ist oder ob andere Formate (z.B. online) eine Alternative zur Reise sind.

Reiseentscheidung mit FlyingLess:
Das Forschungsprojekt FlyingLess des ifeu-Instituts (Institut für Energie- und Umweltforschung Heidelberg) zielt darauf ab, Hochschulen und Forschungseinrichtungen bei der Reduktion ihrer Flugreisen und damit ihrer Treibhausgasemissionen zu unterstützen. Im Rahmen der Projektlaufzeit wurde unter anderem ein Travel Decision Tool entwickelt, das Dienstreisende unterstützen soll, die geeignete Reiseentscheidung unter den Kriterien Umweltwirkungen und Reisezeit zu treffen. Hier geht’s zum Tool: https://flyingless.de/produkte/travel-decision-tool