How to travel from Trier to Passau, Germany

The distance between Trier and Passau is around 615km (382 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Trier 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 Luxembourg then fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Landshut(Bay)Hbf and then to Passau Hbf.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Train

Take the train to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof and then to Passau Hbf.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Köln Grengel/Flughafen Köln/Bonn Flughafen Termina and then to Passau Bahnhofstrasse.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
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Drive

Drive to Passau.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance615km (382 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Trier and Passau

There are several options for getting from Trier to Passau by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 13h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Trier and Passau is around 615km (382 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 513km (319 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Trier and Passau by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Trier to Passau is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Trier and Passau, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Trier and Passau. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Trier to Passau. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Luxembourg Railways (CFL), Deutsche Bahn and Belgian Railways run train services between Trier and Passau. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7hrs, 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 Trier and Passau. It typically takes around 11h 40m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Trier to Passau. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Köln Grengel/Flughafen Köln/Bonn Flughafen Termina. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 40m.

FlixBus-de, Union Ivkoni, Odri and FlixBus run regular bus services between Trier and Passau. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 11h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Trier to Passau. We recommend that you take the train to Luxembourg then fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Munich (MUC) then take the train to Landshut(Bay)Hbf and then to Passau Hbf. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Trier and Passau. The distance is around 615km (382 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trier to Passau is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Trier and Passau

Transport options from Trier to Passau
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
4h 15m
€215($215)
hourly655km (407 miles)
Train to Luxembourg, plane4h 20m
€690($690)
every 4 hours811km (504 miles)
Train to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, plane5hrs
€555($555)
every 4 hours803km (499 miles)
Train to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, plane5h 25m
€275($275)
hourly642km (399 miles)
Train to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, plane5h 30m
€245($245)
hourly692km (430 miles)
Train to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, plane5h 50m
€185($185)
hourly793km (493 miles)
Train to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof, plane6hrs
€535($535)
hourly823km (511 miles)
Train
7hrs
€130($130)
hourly676km (420 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 40m
€26($26)
4 times a week822km (511 miles)
Bus via Nürnberg Hbf13h 25m
€16($16)
once a week923km (573 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€81($81)
on demand615km (382 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