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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Passau is to rideshare which costs €12 - €14 and takes 3h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Passau is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs €19 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Passau?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz station and arriving at Passau central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Passau?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Passau Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 18m.

How far is it from Vienna to Passau?

The distance between Vienna and Passau is 290 km. The road distance is 261.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Passau without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs €19 - €120.

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

The train from Wien Hbf to Passau Hbf takes 2h 18m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Passau bus from?

Vienna to Passau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Passau train from?

Vienna to Passau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train or bus from Vienna to Passau?

The best way to get from Vienna to Passau is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs €19 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €45 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Vienna to Passau bus arrive?

Vienna to Passau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Passau central train station.

Where does the Vienna to Passau train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vienna to Passau?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Passau is 262 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Vienna to Passau.

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

Book your Vienna to Passau train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Passau?

There are 603+ hotels available in Passau.

Can I share a ride from Vienna to Passau?

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

Vienna to Passau - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and rideshare

There are 6 ways to get from Vienna to Passau by train, bus, night train, rideshare, or car

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 Wien Hbf to Passau HbfIce
2h 18m
€19–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Passau central train stationN161
3h 45m
€11–45
Night train
1. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Passau HbfNj
2h 24m
€35–260
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Vienna to Passau258.9 km
3h 40m
€12–14
Bus via Erdberg
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Passau BahnhofstrasseUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3631 / ...
5h 7m
€13–18
Drive 261.7 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Passau261.7 km
3h
€42–61

Vienna to Passau by train

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2h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 289.8 km
Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Passau, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Wien Hbf to Passau Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €50–60 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Five other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Passau central train station once daily. Tickets cost €19–45 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Trans Nicolaescu also services this route once a week.

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