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 €30 - €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 drive which takes 5h 44m and costs €95 - €140.

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 a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Passau Hbf. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 26m.

How far is it from Essen to Passau?

The distance between Essen and Passau is 742 km. The road distance is 677.4 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 which takes 7h 26m and costs €55 - €150.

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

The train from Essen Hbf to Passau Hbf takes 7h 26m including transfers and departs twice daily.

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 which takes 7h 26m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €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 Passau Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Passau?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Passau is 677 km. It takes approximately 5h 44m 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?

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Where can I stay near Passau?

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Essen to Passau - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 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
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Passau Hbftrain 91 / ...
7h 26m
€55–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Passau central train stationbus N161
12h 30m
€30–65
Night train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Passau Hbfnighttrain Nj
9h 27m
€60–270
Drive 677.4 km
1. Drive from Essen to Passaucar 677.4 km
5h 44m
€96–139
Train via Nuremberg
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Passau Hbftrain 91 / ...
7h 28m
€65–211
Train via Oberhausen Hbf
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Passau Hbftrain Nightjet
10h 58m
€116–400
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Essen to Fuldacar
2. Take the car train from Fulda to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Passaucar
7h 12m
€153–204
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane DUS - MUC
2. Take the train from Freising to Passau Hbftrain
5h 48m
€111–294
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane CGN - MUC
3. Take the train from Freising to Passau Hbftrain
6h 14m
€115–321
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane DUS - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wels Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Passau Hbftrain
6h 30m
€107–377
Train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FMO - MUC
3. Take the train from Freising to Passau Hbftrain
7h 9m
€146–310

Essen to Passau by train

11Weekly Trains

7h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 741.6 km
Duration: 7h 26m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Passau Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €55–150 and the journey takes 7h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Passau central train station once daily. Tickets cost €30–65 and the journey takes 12h 30m.

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