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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
    €74–200

  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 41m
    €39–70

  3. Drive  449.8 km

    1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Passaucar car 449.8 km
    3h 44m
    €66–96

  4. Train, bus via Munich

    1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain train 11 / ...
    3. Take the train from München Hbf to Plattlingtrain train Re3
    4. Take the bus from Plattling to Passau Hbfbus bus Re3 / ...
    6h 39m
    €74–249

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Regensburg Hbftrain train 61
    2. Take the bus from Regensburg Hbf to Passau Hbfbus bus Re50
    7h 14m
    €79–158

Karlsruhe to Passau by train and night train

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€74Cheapest 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 bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Passau Hbf via Munich central bus station, Regensburg central train station, and Regensburg Hbf in around 10h 41m.

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