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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dortmund to Passau
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Passau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, while a flight costs an average of $414.
Distance: 334 miles (538 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$178 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $414 Average price | $117 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 37m Average total duration 7h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 11m Average total duration 9h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare the available ways to get from Dortmund to Passau, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Passau:
A bus is $126 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Passau costing on average $178.
A bus is $363 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Passau costing on average $414.
Other travel options to Passau take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 37m.
Bus takes on average 10h 11m.
Tickets start at around $178 compared to roughly $117 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$61. The journey takes 7h 7m versus 6h 54m 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 Dortmund to Passau
How to get from Dortmund to Passau by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Passau is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

3:39 PM 15h21 Dortmund 7:00 AM Passau $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

3:39 PM 15h21 Dortmund 7:00 AM Passau $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

6:27 PM 11h33 Dortmund 6:00 AM Passau $55 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

8:15 PM 14h50 Dortmund 11:05 AM Passau $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
3:27 PM 15h33 Dortmund 7:00 AM Passau $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
2:27 PM 15h33 Dortmund 6:00 AM Passau $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Passau:
A bus is $126 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Passau costing on average $178.
A bus is $363 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Passau costing on average $414.
Other travel options to Passau take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 37m.
Bus takes on average 10h 11m.
- Around 33 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Passau as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Passau Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Passau, Hauptbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Passau by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Passau by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Condor Flugdienst, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Air Baltic, GetJet Airlines, CitizenPlane, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Passau by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 18 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline.
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