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Oberhausmuseum
Passau’s main city museum inside Veste Oberhaus, presenting regional history, art, and the fortress story with excellent river views nearby.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Passau is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Passau will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
It's difficult to get from Budapest to Passau without transferring at least once.
R 4910 · R 9420+
REX 62+
EC 1218
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EC 342+
IC 546+
R 51 · R 50
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RJX 162+
IC 548+
REX 50
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RJX 162+
R 50+
REX 51
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EC 140+
RJX19976+
REX 50
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RJX 60+
REX 50
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EC 342+
RJX19962+
REX 50
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EC 140+
RJX19976+
REX 50
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RJX 162+
R 50+
REX 51
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IC 548+
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Trains from Budapest to Passau run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:25, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 268 miles (432 km) distance in 4h 58m.
Distance 268 miles (432 km) |
Average train duration 5h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 58m |
First train 1:25 AM |
Last train 11:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Budapest to Passau.
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Passau trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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R 4910 · R 9420+ REX 62+ EC 1218 | 3:10 AM Budapest-Deli | 7h12 | 10:22 AM Passau Hbf | 4 transfers | |
R 4910 · R 9420+ REX 62+ RJX19950 | 3:10 AM Budapest-Deli | 7h12 | 10:22 AM Passau Hbf | 4 transfers | |
EC 342+ IC 546+ R 51 · R 50 | 5:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 6h55 | 12:25 PM Passau Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EC 342+ RJX19962+ REX 50 | 5:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 5h42 | 11:12 AM Passau Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 162+ REX 51+ R 50 | 6:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 5h55 | 12:25 PM Passau Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 162+ IC 548+ REX 50 | 6:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 6h42 | 1:12 PM Passau Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX 60+ REX 50 | 7:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 5h42 | 1:12 PM Passau Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX 60+ ICE 1214+ REX 50 | 7:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 6h52 | 2:22 PM Passau Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 140+ RJX19976+ REX 50 | 8:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 5h52 | 2:22 PM Passau Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 140+ IC 642+ REX 50 | 8:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 6h42 | 3:12 PM Passau Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Passau’s main city museum inside Veste Oberhaus, presenting regional history, art, and the fortress story with excellent river views nearby.
Cathedral museum displaying treasury pieces, liturgical art, and sacred objects that illuminate the history of Passau’s powerful bishopric.
Museum on the artist Georg Philipp Wörlen, showcasing modern art and changing exhibitions in a respected local gallery setting.
Narrow point where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz meet, creating Passau’s signature panorama and the city’s most iconic photo stop.
Passau’s historic core of lanes, pastel facades, churches, and riverfront spaces, ideal for walking between major sights and hidden corners.
Popular viewpoint terrace by the fortress, offering one of the best elevated panoramas of the three rivers and Passau’s rooftops.
A Bavarian wheat beer widely enjoyed in Passau beer halls. It is traditional in Lower Bavaria and pairs well with local sausages and pretzels.
Sweet mustard made in nearby Bavaria, classically served with Weißwurst. It is a staple regional condiment and part of the traditional morning meal.
Traditional Bavarian veal and pork sausages, usually eaten before noon with sweet mustard and pretzels. A classic dish across Passau and Lower Bavaria.
Well-known refined restaurant in Passau with modern regional cuisine and an elegant atmosphere, suitable for a special dinner.
Historic restaurant and brewery venue serving Bavarian classics and beer in a rustic, established atmosphere by the river area.
Traditional Bavarian brewery tavern known for regional dishes, beer, and a classic inn setting near the old town.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are mid-priced, local transit is limited, and riverside tourist areas cost a bit more than smaller Bavarian towns.
Service is usually included, but rounding up is standard. Tip restaurants about 5-10%, round up for taxis, and leave small change at cafes.
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Passau Hbf -> Domplatz, Passau
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Passau by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Passau, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Budapest to Passau trains use the Budapest Keleti to Passau Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Budapest and Passau train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Budapest Keleti is 3 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest Keleti has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Rosenstein Restaurant, Huszar Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest Keleti. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Budapest Keleti. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Budapest Keleti: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Budapest Keleti: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest Keleti: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Hungaria City Center, Baross City Hotel, Royal Park Boutique Hotel.
Budapest-Kelenföld is 3 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest-Kelenföld has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Etele Plaza, KFC Etele Plaza
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest-Kelenföld. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Budapest-Kelenföld. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Griff, Hotel Ventura, Hotel Berlin.
Budapest-Déli is 1 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest-Déli has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Déli Terasz Söröző, Ibrahim török büfé, Vagon Etterem, Fornetti, Trio pizza, Turkish Döner KEBAB, Déli Mosoly, Balatonexpressz Étkezőkocsi, Club D One, Lokomotív Falatozó
ATMs are aTM machines are located on the ground floor inside the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35. Information desks are located in the passenger hall of the train station, next to the international ticket offices.
Luggage storage is located in the passenger hall, approaching the entrance near the international checkout to the left.
Available at Budapest-Déli: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Budapest-Déli: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest-Déli: There are some accessible features including ramps and elevators.
Nearby hotels include Mercure Budapest Castle Hill, Christina Residence Budapest, ibis Budapest Castle Hill.
Passau Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Ava Restaurant & Cocktailbar, Gastronomie Innsteg, Café Kowalski, Lecorner
Wi-Fi is available at Passau Hbf. ATMs are available at Passau Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Passau Hbf. Information desks are available at Passau Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Passau Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Passau Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Passau Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Passau Hbf.
Nearby hotels include IBB Hotel Passau, Hotel Atrium, Hotel Herdegen Garni, Hotel König.
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