The average train between Paderborn and Passau takes 12h 11m and the fastest train takes 10h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Paderborn 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 3 times a day between Paderborn and Passau. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Passau at 2:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 12h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Passau. However, there are services departing from Paderborn station and arriving at Passau station via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.
Paderborn to Passau train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.
Paderborn to Passau train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Passau Hbf station.
Book your Paderborn to Passau train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Paderborn and Passau is 483.5 km. The road distance is 685 km.
You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Passau Hbf via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Nürnberg Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf, Regensburg Hbf, Landshut, and Neumarkt-St Veit in around 10h 33m.