How to travel from Berlin to Passau, Germany

The distance between Berlin and Passau is around 617km (384 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Berlin to Passau by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

🚀 Fastest
1
plane
+
train
+
train
+

Plane and Train

Fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Landshut and then to Passau Hbf.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

2
train
+

Train

Take the train to Passau Hbf.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
💰 Cheapest
3
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Passau central train station.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Passau.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance617km (384 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berlin and Passau

There are several options for getting from Berlin to Passau by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Berlin and Passau is around 617km (384 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 438km (272 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Berlin and Passau by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Berlin to Passau is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Passau, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Berlin and Passau. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Berlin and Passau with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 5h 20m.

Deutsche Bahn run train services between Berlin and Passau. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 20m, 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 Berlin and Passau. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Berlin and Passau with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 9hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Berlin and Passau. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Berlin to Passau. We recommend that you fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Landshut and then to Passau Hbf. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Berlin and Passau. The distance is around 617km (384 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to Passau is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

How do I get from Berlin to Passau

Compare travel optionsbetween Berlin and Passau

Transport options from Berlin to Passau
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3h 50m
€210($210)
hourly664km (412 miles)
Fly to Salzburg (SZG), train3h 60m
€200($200)
once daily730km (454 miles)
Train and Plane4h 25m
€295($295)
hourly689km (428 miles)
Fly to Vienna (VIE), Train4h 25m
€340($340)
every 4 hours864km (537 miles)
Train
5h 20m
€140($140)
every 20 mins665km (413 miles)
Bus
9hrs
€35($35)
every 20 mins632km (393 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€82($82)
on demand617km (384 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Berlin and Passau

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