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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Passau is to bus via Nuremberg which costs €27 - €45 and takes 7h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Passau is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Passau?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Passau. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Passau Bahnhofstrasse via Frankfurt central train station and Nuremberg Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Passau?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Passau Hbf. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Mainz to Passau?

The distance between Mainz and Passau is 478 km. The road distance is 468.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Passau without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs €65 - €130.

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

The train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Passau Hbf takes 5h including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Passau bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mainz to Passau train from?

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

Train or bus from Mainz to Passau?

The best way to get from Mainz to Passau is to train which takes 5h and costs €65 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus via Nuremberg, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Mainz to Passau bus arrive?

Mainz to Passau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.

Where does the Mainz to Passau train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Mainz to Passau?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Passau is 469 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Mainz to Passau.

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

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Where can I stay near Passau?

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Mainz to Passau - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Mainz to Passau by train, bus, night train, car, 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 Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Passau Hbf39 / ...
5h
€65–130
Bus via Nuremberg
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Nuremberg central bus stationN280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg Central Bus Station to Passau BahnhofstrasseUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3644 / ...
7h 35m
€28–45
Night train
1. Take the night train from Mainz Hbf to Passau HbfNj
5h 2m
€45–263
Drive 468.6 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Passau468.6 km
3h 56m
€67–97
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Passau Hbf91 / ...
5h 42m
€44–114
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Passau central train stationN61 / ...
7h 55m
€31–49
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)FRA - MUC
2. Take the train from Freising to Passau Hbf
5h 5m
€112–261
Fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)FRA - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Passau Hbf
5h 18m
€111–236
Fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)FRA - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wels Hbf
3. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Passau Hbf
6h 7m
€154–375

Mainz to Passau by train

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Distance: 477.9 km
Duration: 5h

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Passau Hbf 3 times a day. Tickets cost €65–130 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Passau Bahnhofstrasse via Frankfurt central train station and Nuremberg Central Bus Station in around 7h 35m.

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