How to travel from Passau to Dusseldorf, Germany
The distance between Passau and Dusseldorf is around 655km (407 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Passau to Dusseldorf 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 Dusseldorf → Passau if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Linz Hbf, Fly
Take the train to Linz Hbf then fly from Linz (LNZ) to Dusseldorf (DUS).
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€515($520)
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Train via Nuernberg Hbf
Take the train to Nuernberg Hbf and then to Duesseldorf Hbf.
- Duration5h 25m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€170($170)
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Bus
Take the bus to Düsseldorf central bus station.
- Duration9h 55m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€40($40)
+ 1 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Passau and Dusseldorf
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Passau to Dusseldorf by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 9h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €515 ($520).
The distance between Passau and Dusseldorf is around 655km (407 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 562km (349 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Passau and Dusseldorf by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Passau to Dusseldorf is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €515 ($520).
The cheapest way to travel between Passau and Dusseldorf, 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 Passau and Dusseldorf. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs every 3 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Passau and Dusseldorf with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 6h 60m.
Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, ÖBB Intercity, Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and Deutsche Bahn Regional run train services between Passau and Dusseldorf. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Passau and Dusseldorf. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Passau and Dusseldorf with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 9h 55m.
FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Passau and Dusseldorf. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Passau to Dusseldorf. We recommend that you take the train to Landshut and then to Flughafen München then fly from Munich (MUC) to Dusseldorf (DUS). instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Dusseldorf is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Dusseldorf. Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) and Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) 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 Passau and Dusseldorf. The distance is around 662km (411 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Passau to Dusseldorf is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Passau and Dusseldorf
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Linz Hbf, Fly + 5 similar | 2h 55m | €515($520) | every 4 hours | 759km (472 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 25m | €170($170) | hourly | 658km (409 miles) |
| Train to Landshut, plane | 3h 60m | €185($185) | hourly | 655km (407 miles) |
| Train to Wels Hbf, plane | 4h 5m | €250($250) | hourly | 789km (490 miles) |
| Train to Landshut, plane | 4h 15m | €155($155) | hourly | 703km (437 miles) |
| Train to Landshut, plane | 4h 20m | €260($260) | hourly | 672km (418 miles) |
Train via Nuernberg Hbf + 2 similar | 5h 25m | €170($170) | hourly | 658km (409 miles) |
| Train | 5h 40m | €165($165) | every 3 hours | 656km (408 miles) |
| Train to Düsseldorf Hbf | 6h 60m | €160($160) | 5 times a day | 695km (432 miles) |
Bus | 9h 55m | €40($40) | every 20 mins | 691km (429 miles) |
Drive | 5h 35m | €87($87) | on demand | 662km (411 miles) |
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Airports near Dusseldorf
The following major airports near Dusseldorf offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
- Distance
- 6km (4 miles) from Dusseldorf
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
- Distance
- 46km (28 miles) from Dusseldorf
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Dusseldorf