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Compare bus and train for Salzburg to Passau
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Passau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, while a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$26 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Salzburg to Passau
Compare the available ways to get from Salzburg to Passau, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Passau:
A bus is $12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Passau costing on average $26.
Other travel options to Passau take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
Tickets start at around $26 compared to roughly $23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$2. The journey takes 2h 9m versus 1h 46m 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 Salzburg to Passau
How to get from Salzburg to Passau by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Passau is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 745+REX 505:11 PM 2h19 Salzburg Hbf 7:30 PM Passau Hbf $12 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- IC 745+REX 50
5:11 PM 2h19 Salzburg Hbf 7:30 PM Passau Hbf $12 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- IC 745+REX 50
5:11 PM 2h19 Salzburg Hbf 7:30 PM Passau Hbf $12 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- IC 649+
R 502:11 PM 2h52 Salzburg Hbf 5:03 PM Passau Hbf $12 1 One-way 1 transfer - IC 743+R 50
4:11 PM 2h52 Salzburg Hbf 7:03 PM Passau Hbf $18 1 One-way 1 transfer - IC 645+REX 50
12:11 PM 3h01 Salzburg Hbf 3:12 PM Passau Hbf $18 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
8:00 AM 2h20 Salzburg, P+R Süd 10:20 AM Passau, Hauptbahnhof $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Passau:
A bus is $12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Passau costing on average $26.
Other travel options to Passau take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
- Around 38 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Passau as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Passau Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Passau, Hauptbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Passau by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | Regionalzug, Westbahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Passau by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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