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How to get fromKarlsruhe to Passauby train, night train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Passau by train, night train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, night train

    best
    1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain train 61
    2. Take the nighttrain from Nuernberg Hbf to Passau Hbfnighttrain night train Nj
    6h 15m
    €67–183

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Munich central bus stationbus bus N91 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Regensburg central train stationbus bus 083
    3. Take the bus from Regensburg Hbf to Passau Hbfbus bus
    10h 42m
    €46–73

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof Süd to München, ZOBbus bus
    2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Landshut(Bay)Hbftrain train Re
    3. Take the bus from Landshut to Passau Hbfbus bus Re3
    8h 1m

  4. Drive  449.8 km

    1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Passaucar car 449.8 km
    3h 44m
    €83–120

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain train 61
    2. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Passau Hbftrain train Re
    6h 24m
    €111–208

Karlsruhe to Passau by train and night train

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 498.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Passau Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf and Nuernberg Hbf in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Passau Hbf via Munich central bus station, Regensburg central train station, and Regensburg Hbf in around 10h 42m.

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