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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
$77
Average price
$138
Fastest journey
10 h 53 m
Average duration
11 h 11 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
738 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Amsterdam to Passau is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Passau will cost around $138 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $77.
Of the 5 trains that leave Amsterdam for Passau on Sun, Jun 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 738 km distance in an average of 11 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 53 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 11 h 37 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Passau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a flight costs an average of $109.
Distance: 458 miles (738 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$163 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest | $200 Average price |
9h 23m Average total duration 8h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 52m Average total duration 14h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Amsterdam to Passau:
A bus is $91 (€75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Passau costing on average $163 (€133).
A bus is $128 (€105) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Passau costing on average $200 (€164).
Other travel options to Passau take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 53m.
Bus takes on average 14h 22m.
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Passau trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:31 AM Amsterdam | 12h08 | 6:39 PM Passau | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:56 AM Amsterdam | 10h43 | 5:39 PM Passau | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:01 AM Amsterdam | 11h38 | 6:39 PM Passau | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:31 AM Amsterdam | 11h08 | 6:39 PM Passau | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:56 AM Amsterdam | 10h43 | 6:39 PM Passau | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:31 AM Amsterdam | 10h53 | 7:24 PM Passau | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:29 AM Amsterdam | 10h55 | 8:24 PM Passau | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:31 AM Amsterdam | 10h53 | 8:24 PM Passau | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Amsterdam to Passau run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) but you can travel from only $49 (€40) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:23, the last at 23:13. The fastest train covers the 458 miles (738 km) distance in 10h 43m.
Distance 458 miles (738 km) |
Average train duration 8h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 10h 43m |
First train 12:23 AM |
Last train 11:13 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
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