Passau to Essen Trains

Passau to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Passau and Essen takes 7h 38m and the fastest train takes 6h 25m. The train service runs several times 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.

7h 38m
Duration: 700 km
Distance: €135
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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6h 30m

€112–238

Passau to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Passau and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Passau is at 7:37 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and take an average of 7h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:37 PM → 8:04 AM
Arrives next day
12h 27m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:32 AM → 2:04 PM
6h 32m • 1 change
9:37 AM → 4:02 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
11:34 AM → 6:03 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
1:34 PM → 8:02 PM
6h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:32 AM → 2:04 PM
6h 32m • 1 change
9:37 AM → 4:02 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
11:34 AM → 6:03 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
1:34 PM → 8:02 PM
6h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:37 AM → 4:02 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
11:34 AM → 6:03 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
1:34 PM → 8:02 PM
6h 28m • 1 change
3:34 PM → 10:02 PM
6h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:32 AM → 2:04 PM
6h 32m • 1 change
9:37 AM → 4:02 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
11:34 AM → 6:03 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
1:34 PM → 8:02 PM
6h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

7:32 AM → 2:04 PM
6h 32m • 1 change
9:37 AM → 4:02 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
11:34 AM → 6:03 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
1:34 PM → 8:02 PM
6h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

7:32 AM → 2:04 PM
6h 32m • 1 change
9:37 AM → 4:02 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
11:34 AM → 6:03 PM
6h 29m • 1 change
1:34 PM → 8:02 PM
6h 28m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Passau to Essen? 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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Train via Frankfurt am Main

Passau to Essen train times

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:37 PM → 8:04 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:32 AM → 2:04 PM

9:37 AM → 4:02 PM

11:34 AM → 6:03 PM

1:34 PM → 8:02 PM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:32 AM → 2:04 PM

9:37 AM → 4:02 PM

11:34 AM → 6:03 PM

1:34 PM → 8:02 PM

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:37 AM → 4:02 PM

11:34 AM → 6:03 PM

1:34 PM → 8:02 PM

3:34 PM → 10:02 PM

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:32 AM → 2:04 PM

9:37 AM → 4:02 PM

11:34 AM → 6:03 PM

1:34 PM → 8:02 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

7:32 AM → 2:04 PM

9:37 AM → 4:02 PM

11:34 AM → 6:03 PM

1:34 PM → 8:02 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

7:32 AM → 2:04 PM

9:37 AM → 4:02 PM

11:34 AM → 6:03 PM

1:34 PM → 8:02 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Passau Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf

Train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbf

Train from Passau Hbf to Essen Hbf

Train trips from Passau

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7:37 PM → 8:04 AM
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