How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Passau

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Passau

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Passau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, while a flight costs an average of $447.

Distance: 239 miles (385 km)

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$447

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$93

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$40

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$80

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3h 50m

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1h 50m

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5h 11m

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4h 41m

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30m

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7h 34m

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7h 4m

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4h 41m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Passau is a bus with an average price of $40 (€33).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Passau:

A bus is $53 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Passau costing on average $93 (€77).

A bus is $407 (€336) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Passau costing on average $447 (€369).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Passau is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 50m.

Other travel options to Passau take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 11m.

Bus takes on average 7h 34m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Passau including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Passau among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 2h 51m sooner (1h 50m by flight vs 4h 41m by car). Tickets start at around $447 (€369) compared to roughly $80 (€66) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Passau

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Passau by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Passau is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:50 AM7h15
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    12:05 PMPassau, Hauptbahnhof
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:50 AM7h15
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    12:05 PMPassau, Hauptbahnhof
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH128
    10:15 PM0h55
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    11:10 PMMunich Airport
    $1631One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 523 · BUS 91101+agilis63059
    6:57 AM5h23
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    12:20 PMPassau
    $581One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 523 · BUS 91101+agilis63059
    6:41 AM5h39
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    12:20 PMPassau
    $581One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 621 · BUS 91105+agilis84109
    10:57 AM5h23
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    4:20 PMPassau
    $1131One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:50 AM6h10
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    8:00 AMPassau, Hauptbahnhof
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:35 PM7h10
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    1:45 AMPassau, Hauptbahnhof
    $301One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:20 AM7h45
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    12:05 PMPassau, Hauptbahnhof
    $341One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH124
    8:15 PM0h55
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    9:10 PMMunich Airport
    $2031One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH122
    7:15 PM0h55
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    8:10 PMMunich Airport
    $2321One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH114
    4:15 PM0h55
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    5:10 PMMunich Airport
    $2321One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Passau

Travel to Passau easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Frankfurt am Main to Passau.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Passau including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Passau is a bus with an average price of $40 (€33).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Passau:

A bus is $53 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Passau costing on average $93 (€77).

A bus is $407 (€336) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Passau costing on average $447 (€369).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Passau is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 50m.

Other travel options to Passau take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 11m.

Bus takes on average 7h 34m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Passau is approximately 239 miles (385 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Passau is:
  • Around 23 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Passau as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Passau:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) and arrive in Passau, Hauptbahnhof.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Passau Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Passau, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, British Airways, Condor Flugdienst to go to Passau by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Passau by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Passau by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Passau with the following travel companies:
  • 18 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Condor Flugdienst.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Passau often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Munich, Prague, Budapest, Linz. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Passau and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Passau to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully enjoy Passau, a stay of 1 to 2 days is recommended. This allows time to explore its historic old town, visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral, and enjoy a scenic walk along the rivers.
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