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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Passau is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h.

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 51m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Passau?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Passau station. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Passau central train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

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 42m.

How far is it from Mainz to Passau?

The distance between Mainz and Passau is 541 km. The road distance is 467.9 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 42m and costs €100 - €330.

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

The train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Passau Hbf takes 5h 42m 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 42m and costs €100 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h.

Where does the Mainz to Passau bus arrive?

Mainz to Passau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Passau central train 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 468 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Mainz to Passau.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Passau?

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Mainz to Passau - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 7 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 Hbftrain 91
5h 42m
€100–330
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Passau central train stationbus N61 / ...
8h
€33–60
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Retzbach-Zellingentrain Re55 / ...
2. Take the night train from Wuerzburg Hbf to Passau Hbfnighttrain Nj
9h 34m
€60–149
Drive 467.9 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Passaucar 467.9 km
3h 51m
€68–98
Fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane FRA - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wels Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Wels Hbf to Passau Hbftrain
4h 45m
€164–466
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane FRA - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Flughafen Terminal to Landshut(Bay)Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Landshut to Passau Hbftrain
5h 30m
€110–312
Fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane FRA - NUE
2. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Plattlingtrain
3. Take the train from Plattling to Passau Hbftrain
5h 49m
€136–381

Mainz to Passau by train

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Distance: 541.5 km
Duration: 5h 42m

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 €100–330 and the journey takes 5h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Passau central train station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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