For navigation systems and route planners, please use the main campus address:
University of Passau, Innstraße 41, 94032 Passau, Germany.
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.
Major construction works are scheduled on the rail line between Munich Airport and Passau from July 11 to December 12, 2026. Travellers who need to continue their journey by train are advised to fly into Vienna Airport (VIE) instead, as it offers reliable direct train connections to Passau via Linz that are not affected by these disruptions.
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.
Major construction works are scheduled on the rail line between Munich Airport and Passau from July 11 to December 12, 2026. Travelers are advised to fly into Vienna Airport (VIE) instead, which offers reliable direct train connections to Passau via Linz without these disruptions.
https://www.oebb.at/Passau is accessible via the A3 motorway (Autobahn) Regensburg–Passau–Linz. Take the exit “Passau-Mitte” and follow the signs towards “Zentrum” and then “Universität”. If needed, limited parking spaces can be offered upon prior request.
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.
