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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ilmenau to Passau
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Trains from Ilmenau to Passau run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £101 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 09:18, the last at 09:18. The fastest train covers the 297 km distance in 5h 7m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 297 km |
Average train duration 4h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £101 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 7m |
First train 09:18 |
Last train 09:18 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Ilmenau to Passau trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Ilmenau and Passau from £101. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 5m
Cheapest Price
£83
Deutsche Bahn frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone
FAQs: Ilmenau to Passau train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ilmenau to Passau by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Passau, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Two to three days in Passau is typically sufficient to explore its historic old town, visit St. Stephen's Cathedral, and enjoy a cruise along the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers.
Booking trains from Ilmenau to Passau in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
A day trip from Ilmenau to Passau is not feasible as the journey duration is 5h 7m. However, there are 5 trips per day available by train for this route, covering a distance of 297 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Ilmenau to Passau can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £101, while the average price tends to be around £101.
The cheapest way to get from Ilmenau to Passau is by train, costing approximately £101.
The train journey from Ilmenau to Passau offers scenic views, particularly as it passes through the Thuringian Forest and approaches the Danube River, providing travellers with picturesque landscapes and charming towns along the way.
The train station in Ilmenau that goes to Passau is Ilmenau station, and it arrives at Passau Hbf.
The train distance from Ilmenau to Passau is 297 km.
Yes, you can take the train from Ilmenau to Passau.
To travel from Ilmenau to Passau, you can take a .
The train journey from Ilmenau to Passau covers a distance of 297 km and takes approximately 5h 7m. Trains run 5 per day.
The first train from Ilmenau to Passau leaves at 9:18.
The last train from Ilmenau to Passau departs at 9:18.
Trains from Ilmenau to Passau run approximately 5 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Ilmenau to Passau.
There is no night train service from Ilmenau to Passau.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ilmenau and Passau
Ilmenau
Passau
The major train station for departures in Ilmenau is Ilmenau. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Ilmenau for your trip from Ilmenau to Passau.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Dining
- City-Grill
- MaBe`s Grillbar
- Subway
- Ratskeller
The major train station for arrivals in Passau is Passau Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Passau Hbf for your journey to Passau from Ilmenau.
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Monday: 06:30 - 18:00
- Tuesday: 06:30 - 18:00
- Wednesday: 06:30 - 18:00
- Thursday: 06:30 - 18:00
- Friday: 06:30 - 18:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 13:30
Dining
- Ava Restaurant & Cocktailbar
- Gastronomie Innsteg
- Café Kowalski
- Lecorner
Hotel
- IBB Hotel Passau
- Hotel Atrium
- Hotel Herdegen Garni
- Hotel König
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