How to travel from Stuttgart to Passau, Germany

The distance between Stuttgart and Passau is around 378km (235 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Stuttgart to Passau by train, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Stuttgart (STR) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Landshut(Bay)Hbf and then to Passau Hbf.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Train via Nuernberg Hbf

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

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)

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Drive

Drive to Passau.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance395km (245 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stuttgart and Passau

There are several options for getting from Stuttgart to Passau by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 5h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Stuttgart and Passau is around 378km (235 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 315km (196 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Stuttgart and Passau by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stuttgart to Passau is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Stuttgart and Passau, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stuttgart and Passau. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stuttgart to Passau. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Muenchen Hbf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, TGV inOui, Railjet, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Go Ahead BW, Belgian Railways, Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund Stuttgart (VVS), DB ZugBus RAB GmbH and agilis run train services between Stuttgart and Passau. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Stuttgart and Passau. We recommend that you fly from Stuttgart (STR) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Landshut(Bay)Hbf and then to Passau Hbf. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stuttgart to Passau. We recommend that you fly from Stuttgart (STR) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Landshut(Bay)Hbf and then to Passau Hbf. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Stuttgart and Passau. The distance is around 395km (245 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stuttgart to Passau is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stuttgart and Passau

Transport options from Stuttgart to Passau
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 10m
€210($210)
hourly378km (235 miles)
Train and Plane4hrs
€255($255)
hourly643km (400 miles)
Train via Nuernberg Hbf + 2 similar
4h 15m
€60($60)
every 2 hours405km (252 miles)
Train4h 30m
€105($105)
hourly430km (267 miles)
Train via Ulm Hauptbahnhof5h 5m
€35($35)
3 times a week414km (257 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
€52($52)
on demand395km (245 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