The average train between Passau and Essen takes 11h 14m and the fastest train takes 6h 26m. There is at least one train per day from Passau to Essen. 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 once daily between Passau and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:37 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Passau is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Passau to Essen. However, there are services departing from Passau station and arriving at Essen station via Aschaffenburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.
Passau to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Passau Hbf station.
Passau to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Passau to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Passau and Essen is 559.7 km. The road distance is 701 km.
You can take a train from Passau Hbf to Essen Hbf via Aschaffenburg Hbf in around 6h 56m.