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Next departures from Gelsenkirchen to Passau on 21 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	07:33	Gelsenkirchen Hbf	6h 52m	14:25	Passau Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	08:29	Gelsenkirchen Hbf	6h 57m	15:26	Passau Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn	Train	12:32	Gelsenkirchen Hbf	6h 51m	19:23	Passau Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	12:59	Gelsenkirchen Hbf	7h 27m	20:26	Passau Hbf	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	13:33	Gelsenkirchen Hbf	6h 53m	20:26	Passau Hbf	No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Passau

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Passau. The journey takes about 7 hours 52 minutes and with fares starting at just R 809, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7train per day

7h 52mAverage duration

559 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 965 - R 1 965	Average duration19h 20m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 809 - R 2 871	Average duration7h 52m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

What's the cheapest way to go from Gelsenkirchen to Passau?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time19h 20m	Avg priceR 1 965	Daily departures1
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time7h 52m	Avg priceR 1 791	Daily departures7

The best way to travel between Gelsenkirchen and Passau is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost R 1 791 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 809. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Passau, choose the train, as it will take you from Gelsenkirchen to Passau in about 7h 52m – that's the fastest way to get there!