How to travel from Bamberg to Passau, Germany

The distance between Bamberg and Passau is around 274km (170 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bamberg to Passau by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PassauBamberg if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Nuernberg Hbf and then to Passau Hbf.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €86($86)

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Bus

Take the bus to Nuremberg central bus station and then to Passau central train station.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
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Drive

Drive to Passau.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance274km (170 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bamberg and Passau

There are several options for getting from Bamberg to Passau by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €36 ($36).

The distance between Bamberg and Passau is around 274km (170 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 237km (148 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Bamberg and Passau by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bamberg to Passau is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €36 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Bamberg and Passau, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bamberg and Passau. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bamberg and Passau with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 4hrs.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Deutsche Bahn Intercity and Belgian Railways run train services between Bamberg and Passau. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bamberg and Passau. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bamberg to Passau. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nuremberg central bus station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Bamberg and Passau. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bamberg to Passau. We recommend that you take the train to Nuernberg Hbf and then to Passau Hbf. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Passau is Munich Airport (MUC) (MUC) which is approximately 126km (78 miles) from Passau. Nuremberg Airport (NUE) (NUE) and Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM) (FMM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bamberg and Passau. The distance is around 274km (170 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bamberg to Passau is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €86 ($86).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bamberg and Passau

Transport options from Bamberg to Passau
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 30m
€86($86)
hourly279km (173 miles)
Train to Passau Hbf4hrs
€85($85)
twice daily279km (173 miles)
Bus
4h 20m
€24($24)
4 times a week285km (177 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€36($36)
on demand274km (170 miles)

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Airports near Passau

The following major airports near Passau offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

MUC
Munich Airport (MUC)
International Airport
Distance
126km (78 miles) from Passau
NUE
Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
International Airport
Distance
202km (125 miles) from Passau
FMM
Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
247km (154 miles) from Passau