For navigation systems and route planners, please use the main campus address:
University of Passau, Innstraße 43, 94032 Passau, Germany.
MAJOR TRAVEL DISRUPTION WARNING – RAIL CONSTRUCTION (July 11 – December 12, 2026)
Please do not overlook this: Extensive construction works are scheduled on the rail line between Munich Airport and Passau throughout this entire period. These disruptions severely impact train connections along this route, making them unreliable and subject to delays/cancellations.
The nearest larger airports are Munich (München), Linz and Vienna, all of which offer rail connections to Passau. From the airport, take a train to Passau main station and then continue by foot (about 15 minutes), bus or taxi to the university campus.
Please take note of the major construction warning above – train travel from Munich Airport is heavily impacted until December 12, 2026.
Passau is well connected to the German and Austrian rail network and can be reached directly from cities such as Munich, Regensburg, Linz and Vienna. From Passau main station (Passau Hbf), the university campus can be reached on foot in about 15 minutes by following the signs towards “Innenstadt/Universität” and walking along the River Inn.
However, due to the severe rail construction works mentioned above, the direct train link from Munich is unreliable until December 12, 2026. Please check alternative routes or means of transport.
Passau is accessible via the A3 motorway (Regensburg–Passau–Linz). Take the exit “Passau‑Mitte” and follow the signs towards “Zentrum” and then “Universität”. Given the major ongoing rail construction, the well‑developed motorway network (A9 and A3) offers a reliable, direct, and stress‑free alternative that gets you to Passau without depending on the disrupted train schedules.
Rental car recommendation (for travellers from the west/north):
If you are arriving from the following origins, we strongly recommend renting a car, as these routes connect seamlessly to the motorways and avoid the rail disruptions entirely:
Car parking:
During the event, you can park in one of the underground car parks at the University of Passau. The workshop takes place in the ITZ building, whose garage entrance is located at:
University of Passau, Innstraße 43, 94032 Passau, Germany.
Garage opening hours:
Opening hours of the underground car park:
| Date | Opening hours |
| Wed, 15 July 2026 | 6.30 am – midnight (barrier open) |
| Thu, 16 July 2026 | 6.30 am – 8.30 pm (barrier open) |
| Fri 17 July 2026 | 6.30 am – 8.30 pm (barrier open) |
| Sat 18 July 2026 | 8.00 am – 1.00 pm (barrier open) |
Important – parking pre‑registration required:
If you need a parking space, you must notify the local organisers in advance. Without prior registration, we cannot reserve a spot for you, and parking availability on the day of the event cannot be guaranteed. Please contact the organizers well before your arrival to secure your space.
For short conference stays at a German university, foreign researchers usually come as short‑term business visitors or guest scientists; the concrete requirements depend mainly on nationality, length of stay, funding and whether any work beyond mere conference participation is planned. US citizens may enter Germany visa‑free for short‑term business and tourism for up to 90 days in any 180‑day period, and may attend conferences or academic meetings in that framework; they do not need a C‑visa solely to attend a conference.
