How to travel from Saarbrücken to Passau, Germany
The distance between Saarbrücken and Passau is around 569km (354 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 45m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Saarbrücken 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 → Saarbrücken if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, plane
Take the train to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof and then to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof then fly from Stuttgart (STR) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Landshut and then to Passau Hbf.
- Duration5h 5m
- Flight time45min
- Typical cost€370($370)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and then to Passau Hbf.
- Duration6hrs
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost€140($140)
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Bus
Take the bus to Nürnberg Hbf and then to Passau Hbf.
- Duration8h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€36($36)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saarbrücken and Passau
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Saarbrücken to Passau by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).
The distance between Saarbrücken and Passau is around 569km (354 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 478km (297 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Saarbrücken and Passau by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saarbrücken to Passau is to drive which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Saarbrücken and Passau, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saarbrücken and Passau. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saarbrücken to Passau. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6hrs.
Deutsche Bahn, vlexx, TGV inOui and Deutsche Bahn Regional run train services between Saarbrücken and Passau. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6hrs, 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 Saarbrücken and Passau. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Saarbrücken to Passau. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nürnberg Hbf. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Saarbrücken and Passau. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saarbrücken to Passau. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Landshut and then to Passau Hbf. instead which will take 5h 35m.
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 Saarbrücken and Passau. The distance is around 569km (354 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saarbrücken to Passau is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €140 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Saarbrücken and Passau
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, plane + 5 similar | 5h 5m | €370($370) | every 4 hours | 614km (382 miles) |
| Train to Frankfurt, plane | 5h 5m | €520($520) | every 3 hours | 767km (476 miles) |
| Train to Frankfurt, plane | 5h 25m | €215($215) | every 3 hours | 606km (377 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 35m | €220($220) | every 3 hours | 656km (408 miles) |
| Train to Frankfurt, plane | 6h 15m | €250($250) | every 3 hours | 787km (489 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 45m | €175($175) | hourly | 701km (436 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6hrs | €140($140) | 5 times a day | 648km (403 miles) |
| Train via München Hbf | 6h 50m | €135($135) | once daily | 667km (414 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 8h 15m | €36($36) | twice daily | 604km (375 miles) |
| Bus via Frankfurt central train station | 9h 10m | €39($39) | twice daily | 680km (422 miles) |
Drive | 4h 45m | €95($95) | on demand | 569km (354 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Saarbrücken and Passau
Train operators
vlexx
Airlines
Luxair
Bus companies
Luxembourg Railways (CFL)
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