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 €35 - €65 and takes 10h 5m.

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 €85 - €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 Regensburg Bahnhofstrasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

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 768 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 €75 - €310.

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 €75 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the Basel to Passau bus arrive?

Basel to Passau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Regensburg central train 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
€76–303
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Regensburg central train stationbus FlixBus N199
2. Take the bus from Regensburg Bahnhofstrasse to Passau Bahnhofstrassebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3644 / ...
10h 5m
€40–61
Drive 519.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Passaucar 519.9 km
5h 55m
€89–129
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, 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 33m
€137–268
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to München Hbftrain 60
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Passau Hbftrain Re3
7h 56m
€65–194
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to München, ZOBbus
2. Take the bus from Ostbahnhof Friedenstraße to Mühldorfbus Re4
3. Take the train from Mühldorf to Passau Hbftrain
11h 19m
Fly from Basel, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BSL - MUC
2. Take the train from Freising to Passau Hbftrain
6h 23m
€119–304
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane STR - MUC
4. Take the train from Freising to Passau Hbftrain
8h 14m
€140–271

Basel to Passau by train

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7h 48mAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 767.6 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 Regensburg central train station and Regensburg Bahnhofstrasse in around 10h 5m.

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