How to travel from Freiburg im Breisgau to Passau, Germany

The distance between Freiburg im Breisgau and Passau is around 560km (348 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Freiburg im Breisgau 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 PassauFreiburg im Breisgau if you're planning a return trip.

1
train
+
train
+
plane
+
train
+
train
+

Train and Plane

Take the train to Basel SBB and then to Zürich HB then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Landshut and then to Passau Hbf.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €445($445)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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

2
train
+
train
+

Train

Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and then to Passau Hbf.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)

2 similiar routes

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

3
bus
+
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Nürnberg Hbf and then to Passau Hbf.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Passau.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance583km (362 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Freiburg im Breisgau and Passau

There are several options for getting from Freiburg im Breisgau to Passau by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €320 ($320).

The distance between Freiburg im Breisgau and Passau is around 560km (348 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 420km (261 miles)

It takes around 6h 5m to get from Freiburg im Breisgau and Passau by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Passau is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €320 ($320).

The cheapest way to travel between Freiburg im Breisgau and Passau, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Freiburg im Breisgau and Passau. It typically takes around 6h 5m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Freiburg im Breisgau to Passau. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 5m.

Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways, Trenitalia EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn Regional, DB ZugBus RAB GmbH and agilis run train services between Freiburg im Breisgau and Passau. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 5m, 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 Freiburg im Breisgau and Passau. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Freiburg im Breisgau to Passau. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nürnberg Hbf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Freiburg im Breisgau and Passau. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Freiburg im Breisgau to Passau. We recommend that you take the train to Basel SBB and then to Zürich HB then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Landshut and then to Passau Hbf. instead which will take 4h 55m.

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 Freiburg im Breisgau and Passau. The distance is around 583km (362 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Passau is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

How do I get from Freiburg im Breisgau to Passau

Compare travel optionsbetween Freiburg im Breisgau and Passau

Transport options from Freiburg im Breisgau to Passau
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 55m
€445($445)
hourly587km (365 miles)
Train to Karlsruhe Hbf, plane5hrs
€340($340)
hourly590km (366 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 50m
€320($320)
hourly568km (353 miles)
Train + 2 similar
6h 5m
€150($150)
every 4 hours710km (441 miles)
Train via München Hbf6h 40m
€130($130)
once daily640km (398 miles)
Train via Donaueschingen Bahnhof8hrs
€15($15)
3 times a week560km (348 miles)
Bus
7h 35m
€35($35)
once daily602km (374 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
€95($95)
on demand583km (362 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Freiburg im Breisgau and Passau

Train operators

Bus companies

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