The average train between Passau and Cologne takes 9h 49m and the fastest train takes 8h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Passau to Cologne. 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 every 3 hours between Passau and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Passau is at 8:06 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Mühldorf and take an average of 9h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Passau to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Passau station and arriving at Cologne station via Mühldorf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
Passau to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Passau Hbf station.
Passau to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Passau to Cologne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Transdev GmbH and 2 other operators.
The distance between Passau and Cologne is 534.6 km. The road distance is 771 km.
You can take a train from Passau Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Mühldorf, Ostbahnhof, Muenchen Ost, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, and München Hbf in around 8h 45m.