The average train between Essen and Passau takes 12h 51m and the fastest train takes 11h 3m. There is at least one train per day from Essen to Passau. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Essen and Passau. The service departs Essen at 6:55 PM in the evening, which arrives into Passau at 06:13:00. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 12h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Passau. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Passau Hbf station via Nürnberg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 51m.
Essen to Passau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Passau train services, operated by Nightjet, arrive at Passau Hbf station.
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The distance between Essen and Passau is 559.7 km. The road distance is 677 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Passau Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf and Nuernberg Hbf in around 7h 22m.
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