How to travel from Göttingen to Passau

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Compare train and bus for Göttingen to Passau

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Göttingen 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 train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 11m. 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 €51, while a train costs an average of €105.

Distance: 257 miles (415 km)

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€51

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Cheapest

€105

Average price

€26

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(fuel + tolls)

10h 5m

Average total duration

9h 35m

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5h 11m

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4h 41m

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5h 57m

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0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.4kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Göttingen to Passau is a bus with an average price of €51.

This is compared to other travel options from Göttingen to Passau:

A bus is €19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Göttingen to Passau costing on average €71.

The fastest way to travel from Göttingen to Passau is by train with an average journey time of 5h 11m.

Other travel options to Passau take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Göttingen and Passau including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Göttingen to Passau among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 1h 16m sooner (4h 41m by train vs 5h 57m by car). Tickets start at around €71 compared to roughly €26 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Göttingen to Passau

How to get from Göttingen to Passau by train, bus or flight.

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

  • FlixBus
    4:55 PM13h05
    Göttingen
    6:00 AMPassau
    591One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    4:55 PM13h05
    Göttingen
    6:00 AMPassau
    591One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    4:55 PM13h05
    Göttingen
    6:00 AMPassau
    591One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Göttingen 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 Göttingen to Passau.

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There are 2 options to travel between Göttingen and Passau including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Göttingen to Passau is a bus with an average price of €51.

This is compared to other travel options from Göttingen to Passau:

A bus is €53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Göttingen to Passau costing on average €105.

The fastest way to travel from Göttingen to Passau is by train with an average journey time of 5h 11m.

Other travel options to Passau take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 5m.

The distance from Göttingen to Passau is approximately 257 miles (415 km).
The average frequency per day from Göttingen to Passau is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Göttingen to Passau:
  • Trains mostly depart from Göttingen station and arrive in Passau Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Göttingen, ZOB and arrive in Passau, Hauptbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Göttingen to Passau, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Passau by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Passau by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Göttingen to Passau:
  • 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
Omio customers who travel from Göttingen to Passau often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Munich, Budapest, Prague, 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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