The average train between Essen and Passau takes 10h 40m and the fastest train takes 9h 19m. 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 4 times a day between Essen and Passau. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Passau at 10:53 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 10h 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 München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 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), Münchner Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Essen and Passau is 559.7 km. The road distance is 853 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Passau Hbf via München Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, Ostbahnhof, Ostbahnhof, and Mühldorf in around 10h 2m.