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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Passau is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 9h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Passau is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Passau?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Passau Hbf. This train operates Monday. The journey takes approximately 8h 40m.

How far is it from Cologne to Passau?

The distance between Cologne and Passau is 619 km. The road distance is 617.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Passau without a car is to train via Nuremberg which takes 6h 5m and costs €110 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Cologne to Passau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Passau train from?

Cologne to Passau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Passau?

The best way to get from Cologne to Passau is to train via Nuremberg which takes 6h 5m and costs €110 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 9h 33m.

Where does the Cologne to Passau train arrive?

Cologne to Passau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Passau?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Passau is 618 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Cologne to Passau.

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

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Where can I stay near Passau?

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Cologne to Passau - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Cologne to Passau by train, bus, night train, car, car train, 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 Nuremberg
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Passau Hbftrain 91 / ...
6h 5m
€115–254
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Passau Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 40m
€35–115
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Passau central train stationbus N61 / ...
9h 33m
€44–81
Drive 617.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Passaucar 617.8 km
5h 9m
€89–128
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Passau Hbftrain 91 / ...
6h 32m
€120–270
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Passaucar
7h 12m
€147–196
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Flughafen Terminal to Landshut(Bay)Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Landshut to Passau Hbftrain
5h 37m
€112–302
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Muenchen Flughafen Terminal to Landshut(Bay)Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Landshut to Passau Hbftrain
6h 8m
€120–313
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Passau Hbftrain
5h 32m
€169–456
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane DUS - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Passau Hbftrain
6h 31m
€114–335
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FRA - MUC
3. Take the train from Muenchen Flughafen Terminal to Landshut(Bay)Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Landshut to Passau Hbftrain
6h 9m
€145–324
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane FRA - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Passau Hbftrain
5h 49m
€158–332

Cologne to Passau by train

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Distance: 619.1 km
Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Passau Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Passau central train station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 8h 25m.

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