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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Passau is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 12h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Passau is to fly and train which takes 5h 45m and costs €110 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Passau?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Passau central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Passau?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Passau Hbf. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 48m.

How far is it from Essen to Passau?

The distance between Essen and Passau is 700 km. The road distance is 677.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Passau without a car is to train via Nuremberg which takes 6h 55m and costs €70 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Essen to Passau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Passau bus from?

Essen to Passau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Passau train from?

Essen to Passau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Passau?

The best way to get from Essen to Passau is to train via Nuremberg which takes 6h 55m and costs €70 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 12h 30m.

Where does the Essen to Passau bus arrive?

Essen to Passau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Passau central train station.

Where does the Essen to Passau train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Passau?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Passau is 677 km. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Essen to Passau.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Passau?

Book your Essen to Passau bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Passau?

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

There are 12 ways to get from Essen 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 Essen Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf41 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Passau Hbf91 / ...
6h 55m
€72–194
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Passau central train stationN161
12h 30m
€35–65
Night train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Passau HbfNj
8h 48m
€60–270
Drive 677.5 km
1. Drive from Essen to Passau677.5 km
5h 47m
€95–137
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Passau Hbf91 / ...
7h 25m
€70–150
Train #2
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Passau HbfNightjet
10h 53m
€116–400
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Essen to Fulda
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Salzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Passau
7h 10m
€152–203
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)DUS - MUC
2. Take the train from Freising to Passau Hbf
5h 45m
€111–314
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)CGN - MUC
3. Take the train from Freising to Passau Hbf
6h 26m
€120–348
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)DUS - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wels Hbf
3. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Passau Hbf
6h 26m
€107–377
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Munich International Airport (MUC)FMO - MUC
3. Take the train from Freising to Passau Hbf
7h 8m
€151–284
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf 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
7h 26m
€177–459

Essen to Passau by train

69Weekly Trains

6h 55mAverage Duration

€72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 700.5 km
Duration: 6h 55m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Passau Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Passau central train station once daily. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 12h 30m.

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