How to travel from Passau to Gottingen, Germany

The distance between Passau and Gottingen is around 546km (339 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Passau to Gottingen 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Landshut and then to Flughafen München then fly from Munich (MUC) to Hannover (HAJ) then take the train to Göttingen.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
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Train

Take the train to Göttingen.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 2 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Göttingen central bus station.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Drive

Drive to Göttingen.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance564km (350 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Passau and Gottingen

There are several options for getting from Passau to Gottingen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €265 ($265).

The distance between Passau and Gottingen is around 546km (339 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 414km (257 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Passau and Gottingen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Passau to Gottingen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €265 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Passau and Gottingen, 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 Passau and Gottingen. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Passau and Gottingen with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 4h 20m.

Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Intercity and Deutsche Bahn Regional run train services between Passau and Gottingen. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 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 Passau and Gottingen. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Passau and Gottingen with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 7hrs.

FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Passau and Gottingen. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 7hrs 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 Gottingen. We recommend that you take the train to Landshut and then to Flughafen München then fly from Munich (MUC) to Hannover (HAJ) then take the train to Göttingen. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Gottingen is Kassel-Calden Airport (KSF) (KSF) which is approximately 41km (26 miles) from Gottingen. Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) (PAD) and Erfurt Airport (ERF) (ERF) 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 Gottingen. The distance is around 564km (350 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Passau to Gottingen is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

How do I get from Passau to Gottingen

Compare travel optionsbetween Passau and Gottingen

Transport options from Passau to Gottingen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 45m
€265($265)
hourly759km (472 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 20m
€130($130)
every 20 mins546km (339 miles)
Train via Jena-Goeschwitz7h 35m
€105($105)
once daily632km (393 miles)
Bus
7hrs
€35($35)
3 times a week580km (360 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
€75($75)
on demand564km (350 miles)

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Airports near Gottingen

The following major airports near Gottingen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

KSF
Kassel-Calden Airport (KSF)
International Airport
Distance
41km (26 miles) from Gottingen
PAD
Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD)
International Airport
Distance
91km (57 miles) from Gottingen
ERF
Erfurt Airport (ERF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Gottingen