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 - €50 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 37m and costs €90 - €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 an overnight train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Passau Hbf. This train operates Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 10h 51m.

How far is it from Essen to Passau?

The distance between Essen and Passau is 700 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 via Nuremberg which takes 7h 33m and costs €70 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 33m 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 7h 33m and costs €70 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Passau?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Passau is 677 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m 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.

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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 via Nuremberg
best
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 33m
€70–206
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Passau central train stationbus N161
12h 30m
€30–50
Night train
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Passau Hbfnighttrain Nj
10h 51m
€60–270
Drive 677.4 km
1. Drive from Essen to Passaucar 677.4 km
5h 37m
€94–136
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Passau Hbftrain 91
8h 25m
€55–160
Train #2
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
€151–203
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
€111–284
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 15m
€110–301
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
€107–357
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
€146–290

Essen to Passau by train

38Weekly Trains

7h 33mAverage Duration

€70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 700.5 km
Duration: 7h 33m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Passau Hbf via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and Nürnberg Hbf in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Passau central train station once daily. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 12h 30m.

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