There are 9 ways to get from Passau to Rome by train, plane, bus, night train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
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Train, train to Munich, fly to Rome
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Take the train from Passau Hbf to Landshut
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Take the train from Landshut to Flughafen München
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Fly from Munich (MUC) to Rome (FCO)
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Passau Hbf to Regensburg Hbf
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Take the bus from Regensburg Hbf to Zob
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Take the bus from Zob to Rome Tiburtina Bus station
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Train to Linz, fly to Rome
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Take the train from Passau Hbf to Linz Hbf
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Fly from Linz (LNZ) to Rome (FCO)
Train, train to Vienna, fly to Rome
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Take the train from Passau Hbf to Linz Hbf
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Take the train from Linz Hbf to Flughafen Wien
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Fly from Vienna (VIE) to Rome (FCO)
Train, train to Munich, fly to Florence
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Take the train from Passau Hbf to Landshut
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Take the train from Landshut to Flughafen München
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Fly from Munich (MUC) to Florence (FLR)
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Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Termini
Train
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Take the train from Passau Hbf to Linz Hbf
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Take the train from Linz Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf
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Take the train from Brennero Brenner to Bolzano Bozen
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Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Roma Termini
Train, bus
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Take the train from Passau Hbf to Linz Hbf
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Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Portorož
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Take the bus from Portorož to Rome Tiburtina Bus station
Train, night train
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Take the train from Passau Hbf to München Hbf
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Take the night train from Muenchen Hbf to Roma Termini
Drive
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Drive from Passau to Rome
Passau to Rome by train
The train journey time between Passau and Rome is around 13h 27m and covers a distance of around 1089 km. This includes an average layover time of around 2h 35m. Operated by Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and others, the Passau to Rome train service departs from Passau Hbf and arrives in Roma Termini. Typically 36 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Wearing a face mask on public transport in Rome is mandatory.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Passau to Rome is to bus which costs €55 - €75 and takes 16h 40m.
The quickest way to get from Passau to Rome is to train and fly which costs €100 - €330 and takes 6h 44m.
No, there is no direct bus from Passau to Rome station. However, there are services departing from Passau Hbf and arriving at Rome Tiburtina Bus station via Regensburg Hbf and Zob. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Passau to Rome. However, there are services departing from Passau Hbf and arriving at Roma Termini via Linz Hbf, Innsbruck Hbf, Brennero Brenner and Bolzano Bozen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 27m.
The distance between Passau and Rome is 745 km. The road distance is 1022.4 km.
The best way to get from Passau to Rome without a car is to train which takes 13h 27m and costs €80 - €260.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Passau to Rome, including transfers.
Passau to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Passau Hbf station.
Passau to Rome train services, operated by Österreichische Bundesbahnen, depart from Passau Hbf station.
The best way to get from Passau to Rome is to train which takes 13h 27m and costs €80 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €75 and takes 16h 40m.
- Distance: 744.7 km
- Duration: 6h 44m
What companies run services between Passau, Germany and Rome, Italy?
You can take a train from Passau to Rome via Linz Hbf, Innsbruck Hbf, Brennero Brenner, and Bolzano Bozen in around 13h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Passau to Rome via Regensburg Hbf and Zob in around 16h 40m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Munich to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €600
Flights from Munich to Rome via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €600
Flights from Linz to Rome via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €750
Flights from Linz to Rome via Frankfurt, Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €750
Flights from Vienna to Rome via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €550
Flights from Munich to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €800
Flights from Munich to Florence via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €800
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Munich to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €800
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Munich to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €470
Flights from Linz to Rome via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €600
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Vienna to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95 - €430
Flights from Munich to Florence via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €850
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Vienna to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23 - €190
Flights from Vienna to Rome via Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €23 - €190
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Munich to Rome via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180 - €800
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Vienna to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23 - €140
Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Passau Hbf to Landshut
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18 - €26
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
Train from Landshut to Flughafen München
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €13
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
Train from Passau Hbf to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
- Website
- delfi.de
Train from Passau Hbf to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- delfi.de
Train from Linz Hbf to Flughafen Wien
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- delfi.de
Train from Linz Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- delfi.de
Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Train from Passau Hbf to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18 - €25
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
Train from Linz Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
Train from Brennero Brenner to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15 - €21
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
- Phone
- +32 2 528 28 28
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Passau Hbf to Linz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10 - €16
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Book at
- Belgium Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €10 - €16
- 1st Class
- €16 - €24
Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Linz Hbf to Flughafen Wien
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29 - €45
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Linz Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30 - €55
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Brennero Brenner to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16 - €25
- Website
- Railjet
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Linz Hbf to Flughafen Wien
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65 - €120
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €21 - €75
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €21 - €29
- Base Standard
- €40 - €55
- Base Premium
- €50 - €75
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €130
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €40 - €60
- Base Standard
- €75 - €100
- Base Premium
- €90 - €130
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19 - €55
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €21 - €30
- Smart Low Cost
- €19 - €27
- Smart Flex
- €40 - €55
Train from Bolzano to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €95
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €35 - €50
- Smart Low Cost
- €30 - €50
- Smart Flex
- €65 - €95
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17 - €35
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €32 - €35
Train from Brennero Brenner to Bolzano Bozen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6 - €13
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €11 - €13
Frequently asked questions
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16 - €24
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €16 - €24
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Muenchen Hbf to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80 - €110
- Website
- Nightjet
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One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Passau Hbf to Regensburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8 - €11
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Regensburg Hbf to Zob
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9 - €11
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Zob to Rome Tiburtina Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €50
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Linz Industriezeile to Portorož
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26 - €35
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Portorož to Rome Tiburtina Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €45
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Munich Airport to Rome Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 30m.
Passau to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rome Tiburtina Bus station.
Passau to Rome train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Roma Termini station.
Yes, the driving distance between Passau to Rome is 1022 km. It takes approximately 9h 58m to drive from Passau to Rome.
Alitalia, Swiss and Lufthansa offer flights from Munich Airport to Rome Airport.
Book your Passau to Rome bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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