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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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DB Fernverkehr + Deutsche Bahn + agilis + DB Regio Bayern | Train | Cologne Messe/Deutz | Passau Hbf | Cheapest | ||||
 | Train | Cologne Messe/Deutz | Passau Hbf | Fastest | ||||
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + DB Regio Bayern | Train | Cologne Messe/Deutz | Passau Hbf | No tags | ||||
| Train | Cologne Messe/Deutz | Passau Hbf | No tags | ||||
DB Regio NRW + DB Fernverkehr + Deutsche Bahn + agilis + DB Regio Bayern | Train | Cologne Messe/Deutz | Passau Hbf | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Cologne to Passau
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Passau. The journey takes about 9 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cologne to Passau by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Cologne to Passau?
The cheapest train tickets from Cologne to Passau start from $32. The average price for this train route is around $132. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cologne to Passau?
The average train ride duration from Cologne to Passau is 6h 57m, covering a distance of 332 miles (535 km). The quickest train can get you there in 6h 30m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators service the Cologne to Passau route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 8 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Cologne to Passau?
The earliest train departs from Cologne to Passau at 6:27am. And the latest train departs at 11:58pm.
What is the best train operator from Cologne to Passau?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Passau?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Cologne to Passau?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cologne to Passau?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cologne to Passau was searched and found on May 19, 2026 with a price of $46To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cologne to Passau, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $46 to $288 for a train ticket from Cologne to Passau based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $46 which is on 2026-05-19.
