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Essen to Passau trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Passau takes 12h 22m and the fastest train takes 12h 4m. There is at least one train per day from Essen to Passau. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 22m
Duration
701 km
Distance
€148
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Essen to Passau train times

Trains run once daily between Essen and Passau. The service departs Essen at 5:54 PM in the evening, which arrives into Passau at 06:13:00. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 12h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nightjet12h 19m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)12h 4m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nightjet12h 19m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)12h 7m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nightjet12h 19m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nightjet12h 19m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Passau? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 700.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 22m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Passau, Germany?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Passau Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf and Nuernberg Hbf in around 7h 22m.

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