What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Passau?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Passau is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 9h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Passau?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Passau is to drive which takes 5h 55m and costs €90 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Passau?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Passau. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Passau Bahnhofstrasse via Nuremberg Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Passau?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Passau. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Passau Hbf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

How far is it from Basel to Passau?

The distance between Basel and Passau is 767 km. The road distance is 519.9 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Passau without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Passau without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 48m and costs €55 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Passau?

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Basel to Passau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Passau bus from?

Basel to Passau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Passau train from?

Basel to Passau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Passau?

The best way to get from Basel to Passau is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 48m and costs €55 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 9h 40m.

Where does the Basel to Passau bus arrive?

Basel to Passau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.

Where does the Basel to Passau train arrive?

Basel to Passau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Basel to Passau?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Passau is 520 km. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Basel to Passau.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Passau?

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Where can I stay near Passau?

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Basel to Passau - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Passau by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Passau Hbftrain 91 / ...
7h 48m
€58–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Nuremberg central bus stationbus FlixBus N872
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg Central Bus Station to Passau Bahnhofstrassebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3644 / ...
9h 40m
€32–61
Drive 519.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Passaucar 519.9 km
5h 55m
€90–130
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
3. Take the train from Freising to Passau Hbftrain
6h 32m
€136–280
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to München Hbftrain 60
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Passau Hbftrain Re3
8h 7m
€110–170
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Rosenheimbus
3. Take the train from Rosenheim to Mühldorftrain
4. Take the train from Mühldorf to Passau Hbftrain
12h 22m
Fly Basel to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BSL - MUC
2. Take the train from Freising to Passau Hbftrain
6h 21m
€119–304
Fly Basel to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane BSL - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Passau Hbftrain
8h 23m
€130–327

Basel to Passau by train

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7h 48mAverage Duration

€58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 767.3 km
Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Passau, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Passau Hbf via Frankfurt in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Passau Bahnhofstrasse via Nuremberg Central Bus Station in around 9h 40m.

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