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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Passau is to bus which costs €24 - €55 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Passau is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Passau?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Passau. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Passau Bahnhofstrasse via Munich central bus station and Regensburg Bahnhofstrasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Passau?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Passau. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Passau Hbf via Bregenz, Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof and München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Zurich to Passau?

The distance between Zurich and Passau is 521 km. The road distance is 471.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Passau without a car is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs €95 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Zurich to Passau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Passau bus from?

Zurich to Passau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Passau train from?

Zurich to Passau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Passau?

The best way to get from Zurich to Passau is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs €95 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €55 and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Zurich to Passau bus arrive?

Zurich to Passau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Zurich to Passau train arrive?

Zurich to Passau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bregenz station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Passau?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Passau is 471 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Zurich to Passau.

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

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Where can I stay near Passau?

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Zurich to Passau - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Passau by train, bus, 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 Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to München Hbftrain 88
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Passau Hbftrain Re3
7h 25m
€100–240
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Munich central bus stationbus X06 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Regensburg central train stationbus 456 / ...
3. Take the bus from Regensburg Bahnhofstrasse to Passau Bahnhofstrassebus
8h 40m
€24–52
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Munich Hbfbus
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Passau Hbftrain Drf
7h 27m
Drive 471.2 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Passaucar 471.2 km
4h 42m
€80–116
Fly Zurich Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
2. Take the train from Freising to Passau Hbftrain
5h 22m
€118–228
Train via Lustenau
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to St. Margrethen SGtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to München Hbftrain 88
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Passau Hbftrain Re3
8h 9m
€79–196
Fly Zurich Airport to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ZRH - VIE
2. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Passau Hbftrain
6h 58m
€113–284
Train to Basel, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BSL - MUC
3. Take the train from Freising to Passau Hbftrain
7h 26m
€128–317

Zurich to Passau by train

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Distance: 521 km
Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Passau, Germany?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Passau Hbf via Bregenz, Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof, and München Hbf in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Passau Bahnhofstrasse via Munich central bus station, Regensburg central train station, and Regensburg Bahnhofstrasse in around 8h 40m.

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