How to travel from Darmstadt to Passau, Germany

The distance between Darmstadt and Passau is around 440km (273 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Darmstadt 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.

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Fly to Linz (LNZ), Train

Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Linz (LNZ) then take the train to Passau Hbf.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €520($520)
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Train to Passau Hbf

Take the train to Passau Hbf.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)

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Bus

Take the bus to Passau Hbf.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
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Drive

Drive to Passau.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance450km (280 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Darmstadt and Passau

There are several options for getting from Darmstadt to Passau by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €520 ($520).

The distance between Darmstadt and Passau is around 440km (273 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 378km (235 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Darmstadt and Passau by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Darmstadt to Passau is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €520 ($520).

The cheapest way to travel between Darmstadt and Passau, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Darmstadt and Passau. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Darmstadt and Passau with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 4h 50m.

Deutsche Bahn, HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH, Nightjet and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Darmstadt and Passau. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Darmstadt and Passau. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Darmstadt to Passau. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Frankfurt. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Darmstadt and Passau. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Darmstadt to Passau. We recommend that you fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Landshut and then to Passau Hbf. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Darmstadt and Passau. The distance is around 450km (280 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Darmstadt to Passau is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Darmstadt and Passau

Transport options from Darmstadt to Passau
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Linz (LNZ), Train + 3 similar
2h 50m
€520($520)
every 2 hours603km (375 miles)
Fly to Nuremberg (NUE), Train3h 10m
€215($215)
every 3 hours443km (275 miles)
Plane and Train3h 20m
€220($220)
hourly492km (306 miles)
Fly to Salzburg (SZG), train4hrs
€250($250)
hourly621km (386 miles)
Train to Passau Hbf + 2 similar
4h 20m
€105($105)
every 4 hours469km (291 miles)
Train4h 50m
€95($95)
once daily465km (289 miles)
Train via Aschaffenburg Hbf5h 10m
€35($35)
once daily440km (273 miles)
Bus
6h 40m
€31($31)
every 20 mins487km (302 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
€75($75)
on demand450km (280 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