The average train between Essen and Passau takes 12h 40m and the fastest train takes 11h 38m. The train service runs several times 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 3 times a day between Essen and Passau. The earliest departure is at 4:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 7:20 AM which arrives into Passau at 7:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 12h 40m. 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 station and arriving at Passau station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
Essen to Passau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Passau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Passau Hbf station.
Book your Essen to Passau train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Essen and Passau is 559.7 km. The road distance is 864 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Passau Hbf via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, München Hbf, Landshut, and Neumarkt-St Veit in around 11h 3m.
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