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Compare bus and train for Bratislava to Passau
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bratislava to Passau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €20, while a bus costs an average of €36.
Distance: 170 miles (274 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€20 Average price Cheapest | €36 Average price | €73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bratislava to Passau
Compare the available ways to get from Bratislava to Passau, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bratislava to Passau:
A train is €17 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bratislava to Passau costing on average €36.
Other travel options to Passau take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
Tickets start at around €20 compared to roughly €73 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €53. The journey takes 3h 49m versus 3h 28m 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 Bratislava to Passau
How to get from Bratislava to Passau by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bratislava to Passau is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:40 PM 5h00 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy 2:40 AM Passau, Hauptbahnhof €28 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FlixBus9:40 PM 5h00 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy 2:40 AM Passau, Hauptbahnhof €28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus9:40 PM 5h00 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy 2:40 AM Passau, Hauptbahnhof €28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus9:23 PM 5h17 Bratislava, Einsteinova 2:40 AM Passau, Hauptbahnhof €29 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:20 PM 5h20 Bratislava, Most SNP 2:40 AM Passau, Hauptbahnhof €29 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:23 PM 5h27 Bratislava, Einsteinova 9:50 PM Passau, Hauptbahnhof €29 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bratislava to Passau:
A train is €17 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bratislava to Passau costing on average €36.
Other travel options to Passau take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bratislava and Passau as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bratislava-Petržalka and arrive in Passau Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bratislava, Einsteinova and arrive in Passau, Hauptbahnhof.
- Travel with ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB to go to Passau by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Passau by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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