How to travel from Dusseldorf to Passau, Germany
The distance between Dusseldorf and Passau is around 655km (407 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Dusseldorf 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 Passau → Dusseldorf if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Linz (LNZ), Train
Fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Linz (LNZ) then take the train to Passau Hbf.
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost€515($520)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train
Take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf and then to Passau Hbf.
- Duration5h 50m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€165($165)
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus
Take the bus to Passau central train station.
- Duration9h 25m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€40($40)
+ 1 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Dusseldorf and Passau
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dusseldorf to Passau by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €515 ($520).
The distance between Dusseldorf and Passau is around 655km (407 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 562km (349 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Dusseldorf and Passau by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dusseldorf to Passau is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €515 ($520).
The cheapest way to travel between Dusseldorf and Passau, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dusseldorf and Passau. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Dusseldorf and Passau with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 6h 60m.
Deutsche Bahn, Dutch Railways, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, FlixTrain, Belgian Railways and National Express run train services between Dusseldorf and Passau. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 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 Dusseldorf and Passau. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Dusseldorf and Passau with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 9h 25m.
FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Dusseldorf and Passau. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dusseldorf to Passau. We recommend that you fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Landshut(Bay)Hbf and then to Passau Hbf. instead which will take 3h 25m.
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 Dusseldorf and Passau. The distance is around 655km (407 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dusseldorf to Passau is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dusseldorf and Passau
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Linz (LNZ), Train + 4 similar | 3hrs | €515($520) | every 4 hours | 759km (472 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 25m | €170($170) | hourly | 658km (409 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4hrs | €185($185) | hourly | 655km (407 miles) |
| Fly to Salzburg (SZG), train | 4h 10m | €250($250) | hourly | 788km (490 miles) |
| Train to Holzwickede, plane | 4h 15m | €155($155) | hourly | 703km (437 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 5h 50m | €165($165) | hourly | 656km (408 miles) |
| Train to Passau Hbf | 6h 60m | €160($160) | every 4 hours | 691km (429 miles) |
| Train via Bonn Hbf | 8h 25m | €88($88) | 3 times a week | 699km (434 miles) |
Bus | 9h 25m | €40($40) | every 20 mins | 685km (426 miles) |
Drive | 5h 25m | €86($86) | on demand | 655km (407 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dusseldorf and Passau
Train operators
Airlines
Bus companies
Union Ivkoni
Airports near Passau
The following major airports near Passau offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.
Munich Airport (MUC)
- Distance
- 126km (78 miles) from Passau
Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
- Distance
- 202km (125 miles) from Passau
Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM)
- Distance
- 247km (154 miles) from Passau