How to travel from Potsdam to Passau, Germany

The distance between Potsdam and Passau is around 588km (365 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Potsdam 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2 then fly from Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Landshut(Bay)Hbf and then to Passau Hbf.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)

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Bus

Take the bus to Passau Hbf.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
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Drive

Drive to Passau.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance588km (365 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Potsdam and Passau

There are several options for getting from Potsdam to Passau by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 10h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Potsdam and Passau is around 588km (365 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 426km (265 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Potsdam 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 Potsdam to Passau is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Potsdam and Passau. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Potsdam to Passau. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof and Nürnberg Hbf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Belgian Railways and Deutsche Bahn Regional run train services between Potsdam and Passau. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 10m, 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 Potsdam and Passau. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Potsdam to Passau. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 50m.

FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Potsdam and Passau. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 10h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Potsdam to Passau. We recommend that you take the train to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2 then fly from Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Landshut(Bay)Hbf and then to Passau Hbf. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Potsdam and Passau. The distance is around 588km (365 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 Potsdam to Passau is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Potsdam and Passau

Transport options from Potsdam to Passau
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4hrs
€180($180)
hourly677km (421 miles)
Train to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2, plane4h 40m
€175($175)
hourly746km (464 miles)
Train to Halle(Saale)Hbf, plane4h 45m
€270($270)
hourly716km (445 miles)
Train to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2, plane4h 45m
€230($230)
every 4 hours878km (545 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 10m
€175($175)
hourly690km (429 miles)
Train to Passau Hbf10h 15m
€175($175)
once daily761km (473 miles)
Bus
10h 50m
5 times a week708km (440 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
€78($78)
on demand588km (365 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