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

The cheapest way to get from Passau to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €30 - €40 and takes 6h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Passau to Cologne is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Passau and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Passau station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Passau central train station and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

How far is it from Passau to Cologne?

The distance between Passau and Cologne is 766 km. The road distance is 617.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Passau to Cologne without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 47m and costs €140 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Passau to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Passau to Cologne bus from?

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

Where does the Passau to Cologne bus arrive?

Passau to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Can I drive from Passau to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Passau to Cologne is 618 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Passau to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1823+ hotels available in Cologne.

Can I share a ride from Passau to Cologne?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Passau and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Passau to Cologne - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

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There are 12 ways to get from Passau to Cologne by bus, train, car, plane, car train, or rideshare

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Passau Hbf to Plattlingbus Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Plattling to München Hbftrain Re3
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
7h 47m
€140–412
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Passau to Colognerideshare 619.7 km
6h 28m
€30–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Passau central train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N61 / ...
8h 45m
€51–84
Drive 617.9 km
1. Drive from Passau to Colognecar 617.9 km
5h 3m
€90–130
Bus, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the bus from Passau Hbf to Plattlingbus
2. Take the train from Plattling to Freisingtrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MUC - CGN
5h 42m
€109–266
Bus, train via Nuremberg
1. Take the bus from Passau Hbf to Regensburg Hbfbus
2. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41
8h 2m
€97–366
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Passau to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Salzburg Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Colognecar
10h 19m
€147–200
Bus, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Passau Hbf to Plattlingbus
2. Take the train from Plattling to Freisingtrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MUC - DUS
6h 19m
€114–283
Bus, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the bus from Passau Hbf to Plattlingbus
2. Take the train from Plattling to Freisingtrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MUC - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 9m
€131–347
Train, train to Salzburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wels Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Wels Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane SZG - DUS
7h
€111–298
Train, train to Salzburg Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wels Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Wels Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane SZG - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 55m
€178–462
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Passau central train station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane PRG - DUS
9h 12m
€99–244

Passau to Cologne by bus and train

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7h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 765.5 km
Duration: 7h 47m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Passau central train station to Cologne Airport CGN 4 times a day. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 8h 25m.

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