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Train Essen → Passau

Schedule & travel time

11h 10m 560 km 19 trains/day
RE RB

Route overview

11h 10m

Fastest time

13h 24m

Avg. duration

560

Kilometers

19

Trains per day

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By train from Essen to Passau

One of the most important long-distance routes: The train connection from Essen to Passau is one of the popular rail routes in Germany. On the RE you reach your destination in just 11h 10m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 560 kilometers and is served by about 19 trains every day. The regular service gives you plenty of options when planning your trip.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Regionalverkehr

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Available train types

This route is served by RE, RB.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Essen to Passau saves you about 62 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train journey from Essen to Passau?

The fastest connection from Essen to Passau takes 11h 10m. The average travel time is 13h 24m.

How many trains run daily from Essen to Passau?

About 19 trains run daily on the Essen - Passau route. Train types include RE, RB.

What is the route from Essen to Passau?

The direct connection covers 560 km.

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Essen → Dortmund
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Essen → Bochum
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Regensburg → Passau
0h 56m110 km
Linz Hbf (AT) → Passau
1h 05m90 km
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Return journey

Passau Essen

More connections

Essen → Dortmund0h 22mEssen → Bochum8mEssen → Duisburg0h 10mEssen → Mülheim (Ruhr)5mRegensburg → Passau0h 56mLinz Hbf (AT) → Passau1h 05mBerlin → Passau8h 55m
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Schedule data last updated: 17/06/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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