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Trip Overview

The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Passau takes 15h 58m and the fastest train takes 15h 18m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Gelsenkirchen 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.

15h 58m
Duration
716 km
Distance
3 times a week
Frequency

Gelsenkirchen to Passau train times

Trains run 3 times a week between Gelsenkirchen and Passau. The service departs Gelsenkirchen at 5:07 PM in the evening, which arrives into Passau at 09:25:00. All services require a transfer at Koeln Messe/Deutz and take an average of 15h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)agilis16h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)agilis16h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)agilis15h 18m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gelsenkirchen to Passau? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 716.3 km
  • Duration: 15h 58m

What companies run services between Gelsenkirchen, Germany and Passau, Germany?

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Passau Hbf via Koeln Messe/Deutz, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Nuernberg Hbf in around 8h 24m.

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