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Oberhausmuseum
Museum inside Veste Oberhaus covering Passau’s history, art, archaeology, and the city’s strategic role at the confluence of three rivers.
Cheapest price
$38
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
5 h 48 m
Average duration
6 h 8 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
385 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Passau is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Passau will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
Of the 10 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main for Passau on Sat, Jun 20, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 385 km distance in an average of 6 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 48 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 6 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Passau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $158.
Distance: 239 miles (385 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$37 Average price Cheapest | $113 Average price | $227 Average price | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 13m Average total duration 5h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Passau:
A bus is $76 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Passau costing on average $113 (€93).
A bus is $190 (€156) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Passau costing on average $227 (€186).
Other travel options to Passau take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 21m.
Bus takes on average 5h 43m.
Tickets start at around $37 (€30) compared to roughly $80 (€65) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $43 (€35). The journey takes 5h 43m versus 4h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Deutsche Bahn | Departure Time 08:41AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 6h04 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator Deutsche Bahn | Departure Time 08:57AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 5h48 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Deutsche Bahn | Departure Time 12:01PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 5h59 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator Deutsche Bahn | Departure Time 12:02PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 5h58 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Deutsche Bahn | Departure Time 04:02PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 5h43 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $169 |
Operator Deutsche Bahn | Departure Time 04:19PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 5h26 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $167 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:59PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 8h01 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:59PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 8h01 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Passau buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 6h40 | 4:40 AM Passau, Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 8h30 | 8:00 AM Passau, Hauptbahnhof | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
FlixBus | 1:50 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 6h10 | 8:00 AM Passau, Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:20 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 7h45 | 12:05 PM Passau, Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:50 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 7h15 | 12:05 PM Passau, Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 527 · BUS 91001 | On time 8:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 6h04 | 2:45 PM Passau | 1 transfer | |
ICE 527 · BUS 91001 | On time 8:57 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h48 | 2:45 PM Passau | 1 transfer | |
ICE 27 · BUS 91005 | On time 12:02 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h58 | 6:00 PM Passau | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 7h40 | 1:45 AM Passau, Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:35 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 7h10 | 1:45 AM Passau, Hauptbahnhof | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Passau run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 239 miles (385 km) distance in 6h 10m.
Distance 239 miles (385 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 6h 10m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Discover the best of Passau — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Passau trip today.
Museum inside Veste Oberhaus covering Passau’s history, art, archaeology, and the city’s strategic role at the confluence of three rivers.
Contemporary art museum in a former city hall building, known for modern and postwar works and changing exhibitions in the old town.
Cathedral treasury and diocesan museum with sacred art, liturgical objects, and exhibits illustrating the religious history of the region.
The famous tip of the old town where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz meet, a signature Passau viewpoint and one of the city’s most photographed spots.
Classic overlook above Passau with one of the best panoramic views of the old town and the meeting of the three rivers.
Picturesque narrow lane known for colorful paving stones, artisan atmosphere, and strong appeal for photography and social media.
A local-style bread dumpling served with roast meats and rich gravy, reflecting Bavarian home cooking common in Passau and Lower Bavaria.
Slow-roasted pork with crackling, usually served with dumplings and cabbage. It is a classic Bavarian Sunday meal widely enjoyed in Passau.
A traditional beef broth with liver dumplings, popular in Bavarian inns and a familiar starter in Passau.
An established upscale restaurant known for refined modern cuisine, carefully presented dishes, and a polished dining experience in Passau.
A recognized seafood restaurant in Passau with a long-standing reputation for fish dishes and a more elegant, special-occasion setting.
A well-known traditional Bavarian inn in Passau serving roast meats, dumplings, beer, and regional specialties in a rustic atmosphere.
Generally moderate by German standards: cafés and casual meals are reasonable, while hotels and fine dining cost more in peak season.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. Leave about 5-10% in restaurants for good service; round up taxis and small café bills.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Passau by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Passau, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Frankfurt am Main to Passau buses use the Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) to Passau, Hauptbahnhof station pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main and Passau bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), Hausmann's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the terminal, offering various banking services.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
Available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36): Elevators, ramps, assistance.
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