What is the cheapest way to get from Passau to Hamburg?

The cheapest way to get from Passau to Hamburg is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 12h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Passau to Hamburg?

The fastest way to get from Passau to Hamburg is to bus and train and fly which takes 5h 56m and costs €110 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Passau and Hamburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Passau station to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Passau central train station and arriving at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof via Nuremberg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Passau and Hamburg?

No, there is no direct train from Passau to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Passau Hbf and arriving at Hamburg Hbf via Linz/Donau Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 4m.

How far is it from Passau to Hamburg?

The distance between Passau and Hamburg is 828 km. The road distance is 753.8 km.

How do I travel from Passau to Hamburg without a car?

The best way to get from Passau to Hamburg without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 33m and costs €120 - €600.

How long does it take to get from Passau to Hamburg?

It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Passau to Hamburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Passau to Hamburg bus from?

Passau to Hamburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Passau central train station.

Where do I catch the Passau to Hamburg train from?

Passau to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Passau Hbf station.

Train or bus from Passau to Hamburg?

The best way to get from Passau to Hamburg is to bus which takes 12h 25m and costs €60 - €110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €180 - €650 and takes 11h 6m.

Where does the Passau to Hamburg bus arrive?

Passau to Hamburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.

Where does the Passau to Hamburg train arrive?

Passau to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Neumarkt-St Veit station.

Can I drive from Passau to Hamburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Passau to Hamburg is 754 km. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Passau to Hamburg.

How do I get a train ticket from Passau to Hamburg?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Passau to Hamburg?

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Passau to Hamburg - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 13 ways to get from Passau to Hamburg by bus, train, night train, car, car train, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Passau Hbf to Regensburg Hbfbus
2. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
8h 33m
€127–584
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Passau central train station to Nuremberg central bus stationbus N61 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N05 / ...
12h 25m
€62–102
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbftrain Re
2. Take the nighttrain from Linz/Donau Hbf to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
15h 4m
€77–178
Drive 753.8 km
1. Drive from Passau to Hamburgcar 753.8 km
7h 31m
€109–157
Bus, train via Kassel
1. Take the bus from Passau Hbf to Regensburg Hbfbus
2. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25
4. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
9h 6m
€132–594
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Passau to München Ostcar
2. Take the cartrain from München Ost to Hamburg Hbfcartrain Uex 2026
10h 33m
€124–155
Train
1. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Neumarkt-St Veittrain
2. Take the train from Landshut to München Hbftrain Re3 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 25 / ...
4. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
11h 6m
€181–652
Bus, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the bus from Passau Hbf to Plattlingbus
2. Take the train from Plattling to Freisingtrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane MUC - HAM
5h 56m
€113–296
Train, train to Salzburg Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wels Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Wels Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane SZG - HAM
6h 37m
€103–337
Bus, train to Nuremberg Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the bus from Passau Hbf to Regensburg Hbfbus
2. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain
3. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane NUE - HAM
7h 18m
€132–432
Bus, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Bremen Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Passau Hbf to Plattlingbus
2. Take the train from Plattling to Freisingtrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane MUC - BRE
4. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
6h 49m
€155–482
Bus, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Passau Hbf to Plattlingbus
2. Take the train from Plattling to Freisingtrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane MUC - HAJ
4. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain
7h 28m
€185–432
Train, train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
3. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane VIE - HAM
7h 52m
€119–312

Passau to Hamburg by bus and train

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Distance: 827.9 km
Duration: 8h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Passau central train station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof via Nuremberg central bus station in around 12h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Passau Hbf to Hamburg Hbf via Neumarkt-St Veit, Landshut, München Hbf, and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 11h 6m.

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