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Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin to Passau
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Passau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $62 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, while a flight costs an average of $427.
Distance: 273 miles (440 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$149 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $427 Average price | $101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 16m Average total duration 6h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 35m Average total duration 9h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Berlin to Passau
Compare the available ways to get from Berlin to Passau, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Passau:
A bus is $87 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Passau costing on average $149 (€125).
A bus is $366 (€307) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Passau costing on average $427 (€358).
Other travel options to Passau take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 16m.
Bus takes on average 9h 35m.
Tickets start at around $149 (€125) compared to roughly $101 (€85) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$47 (-€40). The journey takes 6h 46m versus 6h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Berlin to Passau
How to get from Berlin to Passau by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Berlin to Passau is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 905 · Bus RE50+
8410711:29 PM 10h16 Berlin Hbf 9:45 AM Passau Hbf $42 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
ICE 905 · Bus RE50+
8410711:29 PM 10h16 Berlin Hbf 9:45 AM Passau Hbf $42 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
LH19531:00 PM 1h10 Berlin Brandenburg Airport 2:10 PM Munich Airport $313 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
ICE 1507 · S3 · Bus RE50+
6306911:36 AM 7h09 Berlin Hbf 6:45 PM Passau Hbf $67 1 One-way 3 transfers
ICE 1507 · S3 · Bus RE50+
6306911:36 AM 7h09 Berlin Hbf 6:45 PM Passau Hbf $67 1 One-way 3 transfers
ICE 1507 · 3571 · Bus RE5011:36 AM 7h44 Berlin Hbf 7:20 PM Passau Hbf $67 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 PM 14h25 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) 6:45 AM Passau, Hauptbahnhof $54 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 PM 15h30 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz 6:45 AM Passau, Hauptbahnhof $54 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:15 AM 14h35 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz 9:50 PM Passau, Hauptbahnhof $59 1 One-way 1 transfer
DE4003 · DE406411:00 AM 4h25 Berlin Brandenburg Airport 3:25 PM Munich Airport $252 1 One-way 1 transfer
DE4001 · DE40647:05 AM 8h20 Berlin Brandenburg Airport 3:25 PM Munich Airport $252 1 One-way 1 transfer
DE4003 · DE406211:00 AM 21h00 Berlin Brandenburg Airport 8:00 AM Munich Airport $252 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Passau:
A bus is $87 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Passau costing on average $149 (€125).
A bus is $366 (€307) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Passau costing on average $427 (€358).
Other travel options to Passau take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 16m.
Bus takes on average 9h 35m.
- Around 37 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Passau as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Passau Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Passau, Hauptbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Passau by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst, Eurowings, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, TAP Portugal, Lufthansa Cityline, BA Cityflyer, Transavia France, CitizenPlane, Avion Express Malta, Air Dolomiti, Croatia Airlines to go to Passau by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Passau by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 9 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline.
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