What is the travel distance from Cologne to Passau?

The distance covered from Cologne to Passau is 536 km (332 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Passau?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne, and end it at Passau, in Passau.

Bus Cologne to Passau from $41 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Cologne to Passau on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 25m	8:00am	Passau	No tags
Bus	2:15am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 45m	12:00pm	Passau	No tags
Bus	3:10pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	10h 35m	1:45am	Passau	No tags
Bus	3:50pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 55m	1:45am	Passau	No tags
Bus	7:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	9h 5m	4:40am	Passau	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Passau

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Passau. The journey takes about 6 hours, and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

6hAverage Duration

535 kmDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$48 - $86	Average Duration9h 45m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$37 - $427	Average Duration6h 6m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$53 - $103	Average Duration6h	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,316 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11316 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $48

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Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Passau?

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Stops in Passau

A - Passau

B - Passau - ZOB- Europaplatz

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Passau by bus

What is the travel distance from Cologne to Passau?
The distance covered from Cologne to Passau is 536 km (332 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Passau?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne, and end it at Passau, in Passau.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-13

$65

11-14

$77

Today

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11-16

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11-17

$58

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11-20

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The cheapest trip from Cologne to Passau was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $58

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Passau, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $58 to $81 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Passau based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $58 which is on 2025-11-17.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time9h 45m	Avg Price$64	Daily Departures4
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time6h 6m	Avg Price$142	Daily Departures25
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel time6h	Avg Price$74	Daily Departures2