How to travel from Zurich to Passau

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Passau

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Passau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $67 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 38m. 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 $67, while a train costs an average of $146.

Distance: 241 miles (388 km)

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from Zurich to Passau

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

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

  • FlixBus
    9:05 AM14h40
    Zurich
    11:45 PMPassau
    $461One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    9:05 AM14h40
    Zurich
    11:45 PMPassau
    $461One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    9:05 AM14h40
    Zurich
    11:45 PMPassau
    $461One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    10:05 AM14h40
    Zurich
    12:45 AMPassau
    $461One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich 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 Zurich to Passau.

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There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Passau including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Passau is a bus with an average price of $42.

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

A bus is $49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Passau costing on average $91.

A bus is $178 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Passau costing on average $220.

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Passau is by train with an average journey time of 8h 26m.

Other travel options to Passau take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 30m.

Flight takes on average 12h 29m.

The distance from Zurich to Passau is approximately 241 miles (388 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Passau is:
  • Around 29 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich 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 Zurich to Passau:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Passau Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Passau, Hauptbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Passau, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Passau by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Passau by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Zurich to Passau:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich 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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