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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden to Passau
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Passau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 36m. 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 bus costs an average of $51, while a flight costs an average of $719.
Distance: 172 miles (277 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$152 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $719 Average price | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 40m Average total duration 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Dresden to Passau, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Passau:
A bus is $102 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Passau costing on average $152.
A bus is $669 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Passau costing on average $719.
Other travel options to Passau take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 55m.
Bus takes on average 7h 40m.
Tickets start at around $152 compared to roughly $78 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$73. The journey takes 6h 25m versus 4h 52m 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 Dresden to Passau
How to get from Dresden to Passau by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Passau is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:40 PM 8h20 Dresden 6:00 AM Passau $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
9:40 PM 8h20 Dresden 6:00 AM Passau $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:40 PM 8h20 Dresden 6:00 AM Passau $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:40 PM 8h20 Dresden 7:00 AM Passau $34 1 One-way 0 transfers11:40 AM 13h05 Dresden 12:45 AM Passau $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Passau:
A bus is $102 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Passau costing on average $152.
A bus is $669 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Passau costing on average $719.
Other travel options to Passau take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 55m.
Bus takes on average 7h 40m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Passau as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Passau, Hauptbahnhof.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Passau Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Passau by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Passau by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Danish Air Transport, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Passau by flight.
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