The average train between Mainz and Passau takes 9h 11m and the fastest train takes 8h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Mainz 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Mainz and Passau. The earliest departure is at 12:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Passau at 10:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 9h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Passau. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Passau station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.
Mainz to Passau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Frankfurt station.
Mainz to Passau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Passau Hbf station.
Book your Mainz to Passau train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Passau is 405.5 km. The road distance is 622 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Passau Hbf via Frankfurt, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Muenchen Ost, Ostbahnhof, and Mühldorf in around 9h 21m.