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 €28 - €60 and takes 9h 38m.

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 18m 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 Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 28m.

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 4m and costs €65 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m 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 4m and costs €65 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €60 and takes 9h 38m.

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 18m 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 - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 13 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 Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Passau Hbf91 / ...
6h 4m
€68–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal to Passau BahnhofstrasseUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3644 / ...
9h 38m
€28–56
Night train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Passau HbfNj
7h 28m
€55–270
Drive 617.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Passau617.8 km
5h 18m
€87–125
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Passau Hbf91 / ...
6h 32m
€55–170
Bus via Koeln Hbf
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Passau central train stationN61 / ...
9h 39m
€40–72
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Fulda
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Salzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Passau
7h 11m
€146–194
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)CGN - MUC
2. Take the train from Freising to Passau Hbf
5h 22m
€105–280
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)DUS - MUC
3. Take the train from Freising to Passau Hbf
5h 52m
€110–319
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)FRA - MUC
3. Take the train from Freising to Passau Hbf
5h 59m
€126–317
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)DUS - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wels Hbf
4. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Passau Hbf
6h 33m
€106–382
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)FRA - NUE
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Passau Hbf
5h 48m
€129–321
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)FRA - SZG
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wels Hbf
4. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Passau Hbf
6h 35m
€172–460

Cologne to Passau by train

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Distance: 619.1 km
Duration: 6h 4m

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 4m. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal to Passau Bahnhofstrasse twice a week. Tickets cost €24–35 and the journey takes 8h 30m.

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